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Posted on 09/24/2018

Was Your Offer Rejected? Here's What to Do Next

Buying is home is a lengthy and, at times, stressful process. So, it can be discouraging when your offer is rejected. If you’ve recently had a purchase offer rejected by the homeowner, don’t worry--you have options. In this post, we’re going to cover some of those options so you can start focusing on your next move and potentially even...

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Posted on 09/17/2018

3 Reasons to Boost Your Credit Score Before You Buy a Home

Believe it or not, your credit score can make a world of difference as you get ready to search for your ideal house. If you have an excellent credit score, you likely will have no trouble obtaining home financing. On the other hand, if you have a bad credit score, you may struggle to get the financing you need...

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Buying A Home

Posted on 09/10/2018

Reduce the Time It Takes to Find Your Dream Residence

For those who want to conduct a successful home search, it is important to plan ahead as much as you can. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to get ready to pursue your dream home and speed up your house search. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you reduce the time it...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 09/03/2018

Home Showings: Here's What Buyers Need to Know

Home showings are valuable parts of the property buying cycle. If a homebuyer knows what to expect during a showing, this individual can get the information that he or she needs to determine whether a particular house is the right option. Now, let's take a look at three things that buyers need to know about home showings. 1. A...

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Buying A Home

Posted on 08/27/2018

How To Reduce Your Utility Bill Due For Cooling Costs

In the heat of the summer, sometimes you feel as if you have to choose between your budget and your comfort. It doesn’t have to be scorching both inside and out and you don’t have to break the bank. Below, you’ll find some ways to help you cut costs and keep cool all summer long. Close Your Windows And...

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Posted on 08/20/2018

Quick, Easy Ways to Increase Your Credit Score

Your credit score can play a major role in your ability to get the financing that you need to buy a house. As such, you'll want to do everything possible to improve your credit score before you enter the real estate market. Now, let's take a look at three quick, easy ways to boost your credit score. 1. Pay...

Posted on 09/05/2018

8 Hartfield Road Portland, CT 06480 is now new to the market!

Perfect sized home in the highly desired Paley Farms neighborhood conveniently located near the South Glastonbury border. This home sits beautifully on a level lot with a well-maintained backyard perfect for entertaining, and complete with a landscaped tree-line to provide additional privacy. Inside you'll find a warm and inviting open floor plan that maximizes living space. The spacious eat-in kitchen, featuring new gleaming hardwood floors, leads to an enticing yet cozy family room complete with a gas fireplace and natural lighting from the doorway to the patio. Upstairs will not disappoint with three nicely proportioned bedrooms, all...

Posted on 09/01/2018

Another Property Sold - 909 Chestnut Hill Road Glastonbury, CT 06073

Often Admired home in South Glastonbury set on almost an acre! Vintage Circa 1832 home with beautiful features throughout. Home welcomes you with front porch for those summer evenings soon to come. Exudes charm inside with hardwood floors throughout, coffered ceilings and gorgeous bathrooms, tiled mudroom, and freshly painted throughout. Open plan on first floor with remodeled kitchen open to dining area with window seat that opens to family room. Formal dining room with fireplace that could also serve as a first floor bedroom. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms with hardwood floors and sitting area at the top of the stairs. Outside is a...

Posted on 08/30/2018

66 Highview Avenue Wethersfield, CT 06109 is now new to the market!

Lovely 3 Bedroom Colonial with large Master Bedroom and an attached garage. Great location for an easy commute for adults to work and kids to school! Windows have all been upgraded to thermopane. The house has good bones and warms up quick, yet is designed to keep your kitchen cool during the summer. Newer exterior doors, shutters, exterior lights, front steps and walkway. Central vacuum with new Electrolux power unit. Enjoy the fireplace in your living room, or the private, fully fenced-in back yard from your 3-season porch or multi-level deck. Additional 350 square feet in the basement is finished and great for a rec room or a space for...

Posted on 08/27/2018

Video Tour - 14 Strong Street Manchester, CT 06042

Charming Bungalow with great curb appeal. Lovely spacious and covered front porch for the last of those summer nights. Home offers beautiful woodwork throughout, great built-ins, refinished hardwood floors, and spacious floorplan. Kitchen offers newer appliances, nice backsplash, and area for breakfast table. Spacious 4 bedrooms with hardwood floors and built-in dressers, two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs. Lower level offers potential additional living/play space and also great storage. Quiet and private fenced in backyard with a useful 2 car detached garage and garden shed. Super convenient location near to everything from...

Posted on 08/27/2018

14 Strong Street Manchester, CT 06042 is now new to the market!

Charming Bungalow with great curb appeal. Lovely spacious and covered front porch for the last of those summer nights. Home offers beautiful woodwork throughout, great built-ins, refinished hardwood floors, and spacious floorplan. Kitchen offers newer appliances, nice backsplash, and area for breakfast table. Spacious 4 bedrooms with hardwood floors and built-in dressers, two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs. Lower level offers potential additional living/play space and also great storage. Quiet and private fenced in backyard with a useful 2 car detached garage and garden shed. Super convenient location near to everything from...

Posted on 08/23/2018

Another Property Sold - 44 Esquire Drive #C Manchester, CT 06042

One floor living in this charming ranch style condo! Truly move in condition as the entire home has been refreshed with new paint and carpeting throughout. Features formal living room open to dining area. The eat-in kitchen has a new floor and is freshly painted, with access to nice little sitting area in the back. Both bedrooms are generously sized. Walk down to a full basement for additional storage, or room for future finished areas. Enjoy central air in the summer and clean running gas heat in the winter. Beautiful grounds in the complex that offers pool, beautiful club house, tennis courts and basketball. Pet friendly complex and...