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Posted on 06/15/2025
Home repair loans & other financing options for funding your project
Home repair projects can be costly and unexpected,...
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Posted on 06/08/2025
3 Basics for updating your Colonial home
The Colonial-style house is one of the most common and...
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Posted on 06/01/2025
A simple guide to reverse mortgage loans
A home is a big investment. As you continue to own a...
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Posted on 05/25/2025
3 Tips for Matching Mismatched Décor and Furniture
If you’ve moved a lot, regardless of homeowner status, there’s a good chance you have a few mismatched pieces that have followed you from place to place. The biggest hurdle most residents seem to run into is how to match the pieces with their current furniture or vice versa. Here are a few ways to merge your mismatched...
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Posted on 05/18/2025
How to Add Marble to Your Home Decor
Marble has always been a luxurious choice for interior finishes. However, while it remains an expensive choice, it’s much more accessible and easy to use in everyday homes than before. If you can splurge on marble finishes, the choice can increase the value of your home and create a sense of luxury in your life. Here are some...
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Posted on 05/11/2025
Grow Plants Indoors With These DIY Mini-Greenhouse Ideas
Whether you're gardening in the winter or protecting delicate houseplants, indoor greenhouses are an excellent solution. You can find miniature greenhouses meant purely for utility and others meant to provide aesthetic appeal. If you build your own mini-greenhouse, it's up to you. Here are some ideas for simple mini-greenhouses to use indoors. Plastic Bin Greenhouse For a convenient,...
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Posted on 05/04/2025
Understanding the relationship between PITI & property taxes
PITI is an acronym for principal, interest, taxes and...
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Posted on 06/19/2025
166 Roydon Road, New Haven, CT 06511 is now new to the market!
Available for the first time after 50 years of heartfelt stewardship, this storybook beauty, circa 1937, is ready to pass the torch-& it's doing so w/ all the charm & curb appeal of a home that knows it's the prettiest on the block. A rare blend of Tudor inspiration & Colonial tradition, its timeless facade complements the warmth & wellspring of character within. Expanded in the rear to include a spacious family room & 3-season sunroom, the home now offers 2,161sf-plus 500 more in the finished lower level-making room for 3 bedrooms, a main-level office or guest room, 1 full & 2 half bathrooms. The formal living room...
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Posted on 06/17/2025
Another Property Sold - 32 Forest Glen Drive, Woodbridge, CT 06525
Tucked away on a tranquil 1.78-acre rear lot, in a desirable neighborhood, this five-bedroom center hall colonial delivers space in spades, replete with rewards to relish. Brimming with updates-including a 2020 kitchen remodel, 2023 HVAC, 2017 roof, and brand-new septic and driveway-this stunning ten-room home is a hosting haven for both relaxed gatherings and elegant soirees. The formal living room, flaunting a coffered ceiling, flows openly into the dining room for refined holiday and dinner entertaining. Brazilian cherry floors sashay through these rooms, the kitchen, and the family room, which also beckons with its beamed ceilings and...
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Posted on 05/16/2025
Another Property Sold - 14 Clark Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
Set on 2.74 lush, park-like acres & offering rarely found MUNICIPAL WATER, this timeless refuge, w/ views of West Rock State Park, is private yet close to major routes & New Haven. This 3BR treasure exudes warmth w/ much of its vintage elegance intact, reflecting a legacy of pride by its 2nd-only owners. However, thoughtful updates such as newer windows, central AC, & a high-efficiency boiler ensure comfort year-round. The beautifully expanded kitchen has been tastefully improved too; enjoying granite counters, a breakfast bar, stainless appliances, & a sun-drenched dining area, framed by 3 walls of south-facing windows...
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Posted on 05/16/2025
37 Hunting Hill Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525 is now new to the market!
An estate that is not just impressive-but iconic, this 1936 manor sprawls across six private, park-like acres in one of Woodbridge's most coveted enclaves. Straight out of a Gatsby scene, 8,200sf of opulent rooms & charming period detail you just can't replicate, the scale dares you to dream big. Yes, she needs some love-but oh, what a canvas. The possibilities are as endless as the fireplaces. With 14 rooms, 5 bedrooms, & 7.5 baths, you'll find more than enough space to dream, design, & deliver your personal revelation of luxury. Entertain in grand fashion within the formal living & dining rooms, the ballroom-sized great...
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Posted on 05/15/2025
Another Property Sold - 11 Fraser Drive, Woodbridge, CT 06525
Established in a neighborhood of other distinguished homes, this exquisite one-owner ranch is a testament to timeless design, crafted by esteemed, Harvard-trained architect, Roger Small. With its elegant, open-concept floor plan, this 3BR, 3BA home feels both inviting & impressive. Step into the soaring 14-foot cathedral-ceilinged living room, where dramatic floor-to-ceiling apex windows flood the space with natural light. A striking, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace anchors the room, offering both warmth & wow-factor. Hardwood floors flow through the living room, dining room, & the updated kitchen with granite counters,...
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