Author: Ben

  • Winterize Home

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    Winter is coming with cold weather, snow and ice which can cause havoc on your house and property. It is necessary to prepare your house for winter. There are a number of steps you can take to winterize your home. Insurance Policy Review you home insurance policy to make sure you are sufficiently protected from…

  • HOME HEATING

    HOME HEATING

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    Keeping your home heating system maintained As temperatures drop and the weather outside gets a little more frightful, your home should be warm. But ensuring the comfort of a well-heated home on those cold winter days, begins with keeping your heating equipment properly maintained. Here are some tips to keep you warm…. Staying on top…

  • Sellers Have Leverage

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    Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. “Housing demand remains strong as buyers likely want to secure a home before mortgage rates increase even further next…

  • Sellers Win

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    When Housing Inventory is Low Sellers Win! In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways today’s low inventory will set you up for a win when you sell this season.…

  • CT Hiking Trails

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    Enjoy Connecticut’s natural beauty without the crowds. Skip the overused trails and visit these paths less traveled. Hidden Valley Preserve has 17 miles of low to moderate to high hiking trails. The Thoreau Bridge connects hikers to numerous trails including paths along an old railroad bed, past a former quartz quarry and up to overlooks.…

  • Does your House have what buyers want?

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    Remote work is here to stay. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs. Among employees looking for new jobs, almost one in ten say it’s because they moved away from the office while working remotely and…

  • Railroad Trail

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    All aboard the Moosup Valley State Park Trail, a hike with railroad history, mud and rocks. There are 38 rail trails covering a total of 221 miles across Connecticut. The trails are a mixture of paved and blue stone gravel. A hike or bike ride along the level railroad beds is an easy and enjoyable…

  • Looking to Move?

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    It could be time to build your dream home! While today’s supply of homes for sale is still low, the number of newly built homes is increasing. If you are ready to sell but have held off because you weren’t sure you would be able to find a home to move into, newly built homes…

  • Affordable

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    Important Distinction Homes are less affordable, Not Unaffordable! It’s impossible to research the subject of buying a home without coming across a headline declaring that the fall in home affordability is a crisis. However, when we add context to the most recent affordability statistics, we soon realize the, though homes are less affordable than they…