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Posted on 10/02/2022
Ad valorem tax, millage rates & more: Key terms to know
Ad valorem is a Latin term meaning "according to value." In tax language, ad valorem means a flexible value dependent on the specific asset. Ad valorem is just one of many important terms related to property taxes you should know. Here are a few more examples of important property tax terms: Assessed value Assessed value refers to the...
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Posted on 09/25/2022
Revitalize your home with these home improvement ideas
Want to start on your next home improvement project?...
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Posted on 09/18/2022
Fixed or adjusted mortgage: How to decide
When deciding between loan options, one of the first things...
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Posted on 09/11/2022
High ROI home renovations
Home renovations can do more than improve the aesthetics and functionality of your space. The right renovation can also improve property resale value, making it an excellent investment of your time and money. But which renovation projects are worth the work? Here are some home renovation ideas with the highest return on investment: Garage door upgrade When it...
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Posted on 09/04/2022
Projects: Eclectic Home Improvement Ideas
Regardless of how long you have lived in your home, you probably have a list of home improvement projects that you want to finish in the near-term and the distant future. This list likely includes all the most common home improvement projects, such as a bathroom remodel, fresh paint or a new patio or deck. However, you won't...
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Posted on 10/06/2022
1 Knapps Park Drive, Fairfield, CT 06825 now has a new price of $475,000!
Enjoy single family living in this move-in ready, meticulously maintained 3 BR 2 BA half-duplex with private deck and fenced back yard. You will be impressed by all that 1 KNAPPS PARK DRIVE has to offer! Overlooking a quiet street in a lovely Fairfield neighborhood, enter the custom brick-laid walkway bordered by professional landscaping that leads you to the covered front porch and inside to 1,572 sf of light-filled comfort and convenience. Notice the open flow and generous-sized rooms throughout the versatile main level that walks right out to an expansive NEW Trex deck overlooking a fully fenced yard...perfect for hosting friends and...
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Posted on 10/03/2022
1 Knapps Park Drive, Fairfield, CT 06825 is now new to the market!
You will fall in love with this Colonial half-duplex that lives like a single-family home! Write your next chapter in this move-in ready, meticulously maintained 3 BR 2 BA beauty with just one shared wall, a private deck and fenced back yard, off-street parking for two cars and NO fees or assessments! Overlooks a quiet street in a friendly Fairfield neighborhood. The custom brick-laid walkway impresses as it leads to a covered front porch and beyond to 1,572 sq ft of light-filled comfort and convenient living space. Notice the open flow and generous-sized rooms throughout the versatile main level that walks right out to an expansive new Trex...
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Posted on 10/01/2022
80 Cartright Street #7B, Bridgeport, CT 06604 now has a new price of $129,900!
New Price!! Settle in for Fall! 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...
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Posted on 09/24/2022
1 Knapps Park Drive, Fairfield, CT 06825 is now new to the market!
You will be impressed by 1 Knapps Park Drive! An updated, well maintained two-level home on a quiet street in a lovely Fairfield neighborhood! From the custom brick-laid walkway through professional landscaping, enter from the covered front porch to nearly 1600 sf of light-filled living. Enjoy the open flow and spacious rooms throughout the versatile main level that walks right out to an expansive new Trex deck overlooking a fully fenced yard...perfect for hosting friends and family. Imagine your everyday lifestyle in the front to back, sunny Family Room right off the Eat-In Kitchen, and the flexibility of a main floor Bedroom or work from...
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Posted on 09/20/2022
Another Property Sold - 31 Edwards Street, Guilford, CT 06437
Well cared for home with updated mechanicals, replacement windows, vinyl siding, remodeled kitchen & baths with an attached garage located on a level lot. The first floor has a large living room with wood burning fireplace and french doors that lead to light filled enclosed porch. There is also a half bath, eat-in kitchen and dining room on this level with a laundry room and attached one car garage. The second floor has two good sized bedrooms and a full bath. Hardwood floors throughout the home. Property being sold "as-is" and subject to probate court...
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Posted on 09/08/2022
80 Cartright Street #1J, Bridgeport, CT 06604 is now new to the market!
MOVE RIGHT IN! Airy, updated 1 Bedroom Ranch-style CORNER UNIT in a quiet community on the Fairfield line! Just about everything is NEW in this beauty with 1,040 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE and home office options! Convenient walk out, no steps and loads of natural light are yours along with spacious rooms and closets galore! Fresh paint, NEW KITCHEN, NEW PLANK FLOORING, NEW BLINDS and NEWER WINDOWS throughout...this unit is a MUST SEE! Step inside the door and visualize your décor in an open-concept Living Room and Dining Room creating unlimited floor plan ideas! The galley Kitchen with sunny window and eat-in area has a NEW SS SINK, NEW QUARTZ...
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Posted on 09/07/2022
80 Cartright Street #1J, Bridgeport, CT 06604 now has a new price of $179,900!
SETTLE IN FOR FALLl! You will be impressed with this 1 Bedroom Ranch-style CORNER UNIT on a quiet street on the Fairfield line! Just about everything is NEW in this airy 1,040 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE with home office options! Convenient walk out, no steps and loads of natural light along with spacious rooms and closets galore! Fresh paint, NEW KITCHEN, NEW PLANK FLOORING, NEW BLINDS and NEWER WINDOWS throughout...this unit is a MUST SEE! Step inside the door and visualize your décor in the open-concept Living Room and Dining Room creating unlimited floor plan ideas! The galley Kitchen with sunny window and eat-in area has a NEW SS SINK, NEW...
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