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Posted on 09/27/2020
How Many Property Showings Should You Schedule?
A home showing is a valuable opportunity for a property buyer. In certain instances, buyers will set up dozens of showings to review a wide range of residences. Meanwhile, a buyer sometimes finds the perfect residence during his or her first home showing. Ultimately, there is no set number of showings that you will need to attend before you...
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Posted on 09/20/2020
Refresh or Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets
Photo by Jafar Mansuri on Unsplash To resurface or replace? That's the question. Consider replacing if: They have significant water or humidity damage. They're poorly constructed and/or falling apart. The design frustrates. You could do better starting over. The style can't be easily updated, for example, floral moldings. The cost to refinish is more than new cabinets. It...
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Posted on 09/13/2020
Tips for Buyers: Score a Great Deal on a Home
Believe it or not, you don't need to be a homebuying expert to score a great deal on your dream residence. In fact, there are many things you can do to find and acquire a house that won't force you to break your budget, and these include: 1. Shop Around When it comes to conducting a home search, it...
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Posted on 09/06/2020
Keeping Up with Keeping Up
Photo by Monkey Business Images via Shutterstock It’s easy for a home to get out of hand with all the things that come through the door every week. Here are a few tips for keeping up with the never-ending clutter that enters your home. Create a Shoe Station Set up a location at each entry door for family...
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Posted on 08/30/2020
A Cheerful, Clean Kitchen Will Help Sell Your Home
Putting your house on the market is a lot like preparing to host a holiday party; you want to make the best possible impression on people without having to spend a small fortune in the process! Assuming your home is not drastically outdated or in disrepair, there are a lot of simple things you can do to make it...
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Posted on 08/23/2020
Three Products that Improve Your Daily Home Life
Photo by New Africa via Shutterstock As a homeowner you know there is a lot of upkeep that goes into maintaining a nice home. From weekly cleaning to monthly home maintenance, you put in time, money and effort to give yourself the home life experience you desire. The best living environment to come home to is one that...
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Posted on 08/16/2020
4 Common Home Seller Mistakes
Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay If you're like many Americans, your home is your biggest asset. And if you're thinking of selling your home to use the profits for a new home, sending the kids off to college or simply adding it to a retirement fund, there are a few things you may want to avoid to...
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Posted on 08/09/2020
Tips On Resurfacing Your Deck
Photo by Jay Mantri via Pixabay A deck adds valuable outdoor living space to your home's square footage, but to be an asset, it needs to be well-maintained. If your deck has missed a few annual cleanings or is showing popped nails, splintered boards or water damage, consider resurfacing it instead of replacing it. The money you save...
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Posted on 09/18/2020
1881 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT 06824 is now new to the market!
A designer's turn-key 5 BR, 4 BA lifestyle home with the aire of a coveted Hamptons retreat in a stately Colonial setting can be yours! The open floorplan with perfect flow impresses with 5 fireplaces and unmatched ease, nestled in a lush, level 2 acres of privacy in an ultra convenient lower Greenfield Hill location! Just 10 min to train and town, also has multiple office options to create comfort for working or learning from home! A light-filled center hall foyer greets with herringbone inlaid detail previewing the pristine hardwoods throughout the home. An airy Living Rm with adjacent Den flows through French doors, then fall in love with...
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Posted on 09/02/2020
Another Property Rented - 80 Cartright Street #1J, Bridgeport, CT 06604
**Looking for an updated condo rental in an unbeatable location?** Just about everything is NEW in this 1-BR Ranch-style corner unit with work from home office space options! Convenient main-floor condo with loads of natural light offering spacious rooms and TONS of closet space. Freshly painted with a NEW KITCHEN, NEW PLANK FLOORING+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 floorplan options! A sunny galley kitchen with eat-in area has a NEW SS SINK, NEW QUARTZ COUNTERS AND NEW WOOD VINYL FLOOR! The huge Bedroom...
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Posted on 08/25/2020
Another Property Rented - 211 Southport Woods Drive #211, Fairfield, CT 06890
Terrific opportunity to live in Southport in a wonderful condo complex with Heated Pool, Clubhouse and Paddle Court! Recently renovated. Upper level unit with beautiful natural light. Living Room opens to Dining Area and recently-refurbished Deck. Master Bedroom w full bath, stall shower and walk in closet. Additional bedroom w hall bath w tub. White Kitchen w great workspace, double sink and eating area. Kitchen w newer dishwasher, refrigerator, counter tops, backsplash and stainless sink. Newer windows. Updated Bathrooms. Washer/dryer in unit. Nearby reserved parking spot. Just a short stroll to the Pool, Court and Clubhouse. Walk or...
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Posted on 08/15/2020
Another Property Sold - 1331 Merritt Street, Fairfield, CT 06825
PARADISE FOUND! This incomparable, turn-key Fairfield 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Cape/Cottage offers complete indoor/outdoor living on a double lot just off iconic, walkable Valley Rd in Stratfield. Nestled in privacy overlooking Horse Tavern Brook, you will enjoy year round views from every window...from the expansive wooden deck off the Dining Room, from the slate patio off the Kitchen, from the grassy lawn and terraced garden, and especially from THE most charming enclosed porch that runs along the entire front of the home. Whether relaxing, entertaining, working from home or returning from a long day, this lovely, well-maintained home will...
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