Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash Once you are ready to buy a house, you need to check your finances to determine how much you can put down, and how much you can afford to pay on a monthly mortgage. Knowing this helps you determine how much house you can afford. However, your interest rate is going to play...

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay Often used interchangeably, the terms “property insurance” and “homeowners’ insurance” sometimes confuse new homebuyers. Homeowners’ insurance is a specialized form of property insurance. By “property” the insurance industry means anything that you own. Under that category come homeowners’ insurance and even renters’ insurance. These products cover single-family houses, condominiums and a renter’s...

Photo by Alexander Mils from Pexels If your wealth is tied up in your home, how can you free up some cash? A reverse mortgage is available to homeowners with mostly or fully paid-off mortgages. The monthly payments, which come from the lender to you, are not counted as taxable income. But there are mortgage taxes, and interest...

Photo by Bilanol via Shutterstock You’ve heard all the sayings: “Location, location, location,” and the line in Robert Frost’s poem, “Good fences make good neighbors.” You’ve even made Abraham Lincoln’s saying your motto, “Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.” Yet here you are, trying to sell our home, and the neighbors simply are not...

Image by Agover from Pixabay When you go to sell your home, your real estate agent will take care of playing host for interested buyers. This is part of the service that you get when you hire a real estate agent. The agent will not only handle setting up the showing appointments; they will also meet the prospective...

If you have asthma or any allergies, the kind of flowers, plants, or trees that you plant in your garden must be considered seriously. You need to find out a plant that is allergy friendly, that doesn't allow broad exposure of pollen. Plants release pollen into the air during different seasons, which can trigger your allergies. The best...

Nice home located in a lovely neighborhood setting on a cul de sac. This 1464 square foot colonial has 3 bedrooms, eat in kitchen, large combination living room dinning, one and a half bath. Master Bedroom has walk in closet. Partially finish basement. Walking distance to stores and schools. Must have a credit rating over 720 to apply for this rental. Mowing will be the responsibility of the renter. Central air does not...

Immaculately maintained 3 BR Ranch - completely updated to perfection-residing on a lush 1.65 Acres-enjoy your own little piece of heaven-unbelievable. Stylish granite kitchen w/center island, marble floor, pantry & vaulted ceiling - all open to the formal dining room. MBR with large walkin closet. Living room w/views thru the elegant French doors of the cathedral season sun room-sliders open to the stone patio-large enough for parties! Many newer features include classy updated bathroom, Anderson thermopane windows, architectural roof & new gutters, furnace & HWH, red oak interior doors w/glass panels, hardwood flrs, white...

Rarely available 2nd floor 2 bedroom unit. Cathedral ceilings in living room, access door from living room to private deck. South Windsor offers award winning schools, and many family activities. Plenty of storage & natural light throughout this unit. Extensive Pool renovations are complete. Come enjoy the playground and outdoor picnic areas! This community is pet friendly. You are minutes from shopping, restaurants, theaters, walking trails, parks, major highways, commuter lots and Bradley International Airport. Why rent when you can...

No question, this home is BETTER THAN NEW. Couldn't be any cleaner and everything has been improved! Quartz counters, travertine tile backsplash, pull out shelving, SS appliances, fresh paint and new lighting, new bathroom quartz counter and fixtures, sprinkler system, security system, professional landscaping, vinyl fencing and more. Upgraded kitchen and dining area has sliders to trex deck with vinyl railing and retractable awning. First floor family room has cathedral ceiling, a gas fireplace AND a pellet stove that saves $$ and is incredibly efficient! Master bedroom has a full bath and walkin closet. 3rd bedroom is being used as...

Beautiful and spacious one bedroom condo, just three blocks from West Hartford Center. Second floor unit in updated elevator building with large living room, dining area, updated kitchen, ample size bedroom with plenty of closet space. Open foyer entryway with built-in bookshelves. 1 Garage space with unit. Laundry in basement, as well as extra storage. Right on busline for easy commute to Downtown Hartford! It's ready for...

Exceptional curb appeal to this single-family ranch (BRAND NEW ROOF) on cul-de-sac, beautifully maintained inside and out with many extra features with over $80,000 worth of upgrades and extras throughout the interior and exterior. Impossible to find 4 BR, 2 1/2 bath Ranch features a Chef's kitchen with granite counters, custom quality light wood cabinets, newer appliances-all open to the well sized breakfast area with access to a multi level deck for entertaining small or large gatherings. The kitchen is also open to an inviting cathedral ceiling family room featuring a fieldstone gas log fireplace &beautiful windowed walls for...