Author: Ben

  • What to Repair Before You List

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    When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s important to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are four recommended repairs to make before selling your home.…

  • Fall Hiking in CT

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    Five Great Hiking Trails in CT Southern New England reaches peak fall foliage in mid-October, which is a great time to hit these beautiful hiking trails in CT. Just a reminder to wear sturdy boots, bring lots of water and be prepared for a change in the weather. Mattabesett & Mt. Higby Trail, Middlefield Distance:…

  • If you’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?

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    In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they will be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the home. From there, the buyer and seller typically…

  • Garden Cleanup

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    Here are 10 autumn garden cleanup tips to reduce problems with pests and diseases while also retaining homes and food for pollinators. 1. Cleaning up vegetable beds Remove all spent crops and residue to prevent havens for pests and disease. Also be sure to weed! 2. Protecting winter crops If you are growing cool season…

  • Power Outages

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    Things To Do Hurrican season is peak time for power outages. Spend your time unplugged in creative, constructive and fun ways. The power can go out for any number of reasons, but the strong winds and downed trees associated with hurrican season are major culprits this time of year. The Atlantic hurrican season lasts from…

  • How to Recycle Properly

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    Are you recycling the right way? Knowing how to recycle common household items takes you one step closer to a cleaner planet. Whether you volunteer to pick up your litter or regularly tackle the clutter in your own part of the world, you may be interested in knowing what items should be thrown out and…

  • Understand Your Options to Avoid Foreclosure

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    Even though experts agree there is no chance of a large scale foreclosure crisis, there are a number of homeowners who may be coming face-to-face with foreclosure as a possibility. And while the overall percentage of homeowners at risk is decreasing with time, that’s little comfort to those individuals who are facing challenges today. If…

  • Higher Valuation of Home Appraisal

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    The process of selling your home is A PROCESS! There’s loads of paperwork, along with multiple showings, visits, and inspections. One of these steps is the home appraisal, which is the last chance for the seller to take action to ensure that their home gets the highest valuation possible. Why is this important? It’s important…

  • Fixes that will get you a Higher Price for your House

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    Ready to sell? These improvements are worth your time and effort! Improve your landscape. Put down fresh sod, replace tired bushes with new ones and add some color, either with flower beds or potted flowers. Spruce up your entryway. Buy a new front door or paint the old one. If your mailbox looks tired, buy…