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Posted on 08/23/2021
Flat-Pack Furniture: How to Make It Work for You
Photo by Melinda Nagy via Shutterstock Buying your first home is exciting, and your dream-book is full of magazine cutouts and interior design sketches. But many entry-level or starter homes do not come with the built-in shelving of your designer-inspired visions. What do you do on a budget? Use your imagination, a little ingenuity and flat-pack furnishings. What...
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Posted on 08/16/2021
New Construction Delays: What's Normal, What's Excessive
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels A construction crew has to deal with a lot of issues when they're on the job. No matter how careful the preparation is, it's impossible to expect that everything will go exactly as planned. That being said, there are plenty of "professionals" in the market who may try to take advantage of...
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Posted on 08/13/2021
Groton, CT Real Estate Market Update 8/13/2021
Click here to view Groton, CT blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 08/09/2021
Vacation Homes and 1031 Exchange: How They Fit Together
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh from Pexels Owning a vacation home is a popular goal among homeowners. Whether the intent is to rent it out for additional income or to use it as your own private getaway, there are financial aspects of owning a vacation home that are important to consider. Vacation home purchases are expensive up front...
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Posted on 08/02/2021
Stonington, CT Real Estate Market Update 8/2/2021
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Posted on 08/02/2021
How to Use Mirrors in Your Garden Decor
Garden mirrors might seem like a new trend, but they’ve been popular among outdoor designers and gardeners for decades. With the wide variety of mirrors and mirrored surfaces available to add to your garden decor, you can incorporate this fun idea into your outdoor space. Here are the basics about garden mirrors and some ideas to inspire you....
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Posted on 07/26/2021
Maximize Energy-Efficiency of Your Manufactured Log Home
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Manufactured log homes still retain the pioneer charm of homes built throughout history, but have some important modern features. While older log homes lacked natural light and powerful insulation, those that are available today boast lots of windows and modern insulation. They're spacious and cozy and often feature wide, roomy porches that welcome...
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Posted on 07/23/2021
Westerly, RI Real Estate Market Update 7/23/2021
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Posted on 07/19/2021
Create a Customized Potting Bench
Photo by Neslihan Gunaydin on Unsplash If you're like most homeowners who enjoy cultivating an attractive yard and garden space and perhaps even providing some tasty treats for the family table, you probably appreciate tools and amenities designed to make your gardening chores easier and more enjoyable. Many home gardeners make do with whatever available surfaces that happen...
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Posted on 07/31/2021
Another Property Sold - 113 Brown Avenue, Griswold, CT 06351
Lovely 2 bedroom 1 bath home for sale in Griswold. This home has been completely remodeled within the past 5 years. The perfect starter home or for great for downsizing. Hardwood floors throughout the living, dining and bedrooms. Tile floor in the kitchen and bathroom. Basement offers a couple of rooms for expansion. Walk out basement. Nice sized yard. Conveniently located close to I-395. Within a mile of Ashland Pond. This adorable home is move in...
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Posted on 07/27/2021
Another Property Sold - 1586 Exeter Road, Lebanon, CT 06249
Welcome home to this adorable Ranch now available in Lebanon! This home has over 1100 square feet of space and features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom! Including a Sunroom and an attached garage, this home is a must-see! Schedule your private tour...
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Posted on 07/27/2021
16 Parker Terrace, Essex, CT 06426 now has a new price of $559,000!
Set up on the hill walking distance to historic downtown Essex Village sits this newly remodeled Cape Cod style home with an expanded 629 square feet of living space. NEW ROOF, NEW SIDING and new ducted CENTRAL AIR done in 2019 are just many of the upgraded features this wonderful home has to offer. You have a choice of 2 different master suites, one located on the main level and one located on the upper level with laundry hook ups in either the walk out basement or the upper level. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, radiant floor heat and overlooks the lovely private backyard. A newly expanded and paved...
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