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Posted on 07/24/2022
Flood Safety 101
Floods are among the most common natural disasters homeowners contend with. Since flooding can be caused by many things--hurricanes, heavy rain, thawing snow and more--your home may be at risk no matter where you live. Luckily, there are plenty of simple measures you can take to prepare for a possible flood and stay safe during one. Here are...
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Posted on 07/17/2022
30-Year mortgages: A brief guide
Most homebuyers, even those just starting their first-time homeowner journey, have learned a thing or two about 30-year mortgages. For example, some 30-year mortgages will let you pay the mortgage down earlier than 30-years, while others may fix a prepayment penalty to that plan to make up the loss in revenue from the interest rate. But what about...
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Posted on 07/10/2022
Outdoor Entertainment: How to Dress Your Outdoor Party
Avid entertainers know the value of a good atmosphere when setting up for their gathering. But even they have difficulty when dressing up their outdoor space for a gathering or full-fledged party. Here are three quick and easy ways to dress your outdoor area for a successful get-together. Table Linens If you’re throwing a party in your outdoor...
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Posted on 06/26/2022
3 Ways to Use Green in Your Bathroom Design
If your bathroom needs a refresh, consider going green—literally. While environmentally conscious materials and sustainable practices are excellent choices for your bathroom, so can the rejuvenating and calming choice of color. Bathrooms are more than a utilitarian space and should inspire a sense of comfort. Green might seem like an unexpected or intimidating choice in a world so...
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Posted on 06/19/2022
Wood DIY Ideas to Make Your Own Home Decor
Woodworking is the perfect way to combine DIY and home decor. You can make countless beautiful and functional pieces to enhance your personal style and improve your quality of life. Using reclaimed wood is especially beneficial because you can recycle materials that would otherwise go to waste. Here are some simple DIY ideas to add homemade reclaimed wood...
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Posted on 07/29/2022
80 Cartright Street #1J, Bridgeport, CT 06604 is now new to the market!
LOOK NO FURTHER! Highly sought-after 1 Bedroom Ranch-style CORNER UNIT in a quiet community on the Fairfield line! Just about everything is NEW in this beauty boasting 1,040 SQ FT of LIVING SPACE and work from home office area options! Convenient walk out, no steps and loads of natural light offering spacious rooms and TONS of closet space. Fresh paint, NEW KITCHEN, NEW PLANK FLOORING and NEW BLINDS throughout...all set for you to move in and enjoy! Step inside the door and visualize your décor in an open-concept Living Room/Dining Room creating unlimited floor plan options! The sunny galley Kitchen with window and eat-in area has a NEW SS...
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Posted on 07/28/2022
Another Property Sold - 182 Orchard Hill Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824
FALL IN LOVE with this deceptively SPACIOUS RANCH in a prime University neighborhood! BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED, TURN-KEY, 3 Bedroom haven with HEATED POOL on a lush .28 acre. Hardwood floors, recessed lighting and lovely garden views throughout the sun-filled Main Level will impress. Modern, open-concept flow in the Living Room and Dining Area highlight the timeless built-ins and wood-burning fireplace. The large Primary Bedroom, with dual walk-in closets, plus two other nice-sized Bedrooms, are just down the hall along with a stunning new Bathroom with double stall shower and a separate soaking tub. The Eat-in Kitchen with picture windows...
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Posted on 07/22/2022
80 Cartright Street #7B, Bridgeport, CT 06604 is now new to the market!
LOVE where you LIVE! Beautifully renovated, spacious, light-filled Studio with treetop views in an unbeatable location on the Fairfield line. MOVE RIGHT IN to this newly updated, airy, low-maintenance condo. Rich, refinished wood parquet floors and 9ft+ ceilings welcome you in to the huge, open-concept main living area with optional alcove that offers unlimited floor plan ideas! The separate Kitchen features new countertops and wood vinyl flooring, a new refrigerator and loads of cabinet space. The updated full Bathroom features bright white new fixtures and an extra long tub with shower. The entire unit has been freshly painted with new...
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Posted on 07/21/2022
80 Cartright Street #7B, Bridgeport, CT 06604 is now new to the market!
LOVE where you LIVE! Beautifully renovated, spacious, light-filled Studio with treetop views in an unbeatable location on the Fairfield line. MOVE RIGHT IN to this newly updated, airy, low-maintenance condo. Rich, refinished wood parquet floors and 9ft + ceilings welcome you in to the huge, open-concept main living area with optional alcove that offers unlimited floor plan ideas! The separate Kitchen features new countertops and wood vinyl flooring, a new refrigerator and loads of cabinet space. The updated full Bathroom features bright white new fixtures and an extra long tub with shower. The entire unit has been freshly painted with new...
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Posted on 07/09/2022
Another Property Rented - 33 Parkland Place, Milford, CT 06460
This charming colonial is quietly tucked away in the quaint association of Morningside, in Milford, CT, which has 17 miles of coastline. Milford is only 15 minutes to downtown New Haven, and 1.5 hours from New York City. The home is approximately 100 ft from the sea, with private access, dock for your kayak, and swimming platform. There are several white sand beaches minutes away from the home as well. The house comes fully furnished, with elegant details, from a full front porch and a large sun deck with seating area as well as an oversized single car garage. It has a beautiful belgium block and pebble driveway which was recently installed....
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Posted on 07/09/2022
Another Property Sold - 138 High Ridge Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
You'll be impressed with this lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath expanded ranch nestled on a picturesque, landscaped level .46 acre with spectacular backyard oasis with in-ground pool & fenced-in backyard. A newer architectural roof (2015), vinyl siding, a covered bluestone porch & patio, a two-level deck, & a handsome stone patio surrounding IG pool enhance the exterior. Newer central air conditioning (4 years old +/-), hardwood floors, cast-iron BB heat, a newer Weil McLain boiler (2017), a new aqua booster (2020), Nest thermostats, thermo-pane windows throughout most of home, & a two car garage with electric openers, keypad...
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Posted on 06/17/2022
80 Cartright Street #7B, Bridgeport, CT 06604 is now new to the market!
COMING SOON! Opportunity knocks! Perfect rental for JULY/AUGUST MOVE-IN ....or invest to lease!! Renovations are underway in this spacious condo in an unbeatable location! Enjoy the easy life in a low-maintenance condo in quiet Cartright Tower on the Bridgeport/Fairfield line. This light-filled studio unit with rich parquet floors offers a separate Kitchen, a Full Bathroom and TONS of closet space for all your storage needs! Featuring fresh paint throughout, new Kitchen, and updated Bath, a covered patio, and more... Step inside the door and visualize your favorite décor in the huge OPEN CONCEPT living space creating unlimited floor plan...
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