In many ways, the quality of your life is determined by the condition of your home. If it feels like your home is in disrepair, messy, or cluttered, you're not going to feel comfortable or satisfied with your living situation. While perfection is an unattainable standard, there are a lot of simple things you can do to keep your...

Photo by Arek Socha via Pixabay In a bid to afford homes in high-value areas, many homeowners turn to income from short-term rentals to cover a high mortgage payment. You can benefit from this option with some caveats: Location really matters. A lot. You might advertise your home as near the coast when it’s really 20 miles inland...

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay There are many title companies available to complete a title search for you. However, if you’re trying to reduce some of the costs associated with buying a property, you can complete a title search on your own and potentially save hundreds of dollars. 1. Identify the Property Start by gathering as much...

Highly sought-after unit in this 62+ community convenient to shopping and major routes, yet private and quiet for those who want the best of both worlds. Brand new carpeting and painted throughout plus new roof and hot water heater last year. The open and spacious floor plan flows seamlessly from living to dining rooms, to the kitchen with breakfast bar. French doors in the living and dining rooms lead out to a lovely deck. French doors are also found in the master bedroom which includes a walk-in closet and full en-suite. The large lower level could be finished for additional space if desired. Central heat, air conditioning, and an attached...

Pride of ownership shines through this 2-owner, custom home, established in an idyllic, private setting of open spaces & bound by mature, professionally landscaped verdure. Offering a versatile floor plan of 3,572sqft on 3 levels, this home has a superb flow between formal & casual living areas, & positively teems w/ natural light from many oversized windows & skylights throughout. New owners will benefit from many tasteful updates such a totally remodeled, gourmet eat-in KIT w/ granite counters, & premium cabinetry, fixtures, & apps. Gleaming HW fls run throughout the formal LR, w/ cath. ceiling & handsome wood...

This distinctive designed, custom home of uncompromising quality blends warmth & sophistication in one. Just drive in the stunning paver-stone driveway, lined by beautiful stone walls, & walk up the stone pathway w/ adjacent Koi pond, & you’ll see this home is one of a kind. A grand 2-story portico welcomes you into the large entryway, wide open to the formal LR & DR w/ brilliant natural light from 2-story windows in the LR that overlook the rear stone patio & professionally landscaped yard. The upper lvl w/ catwalk is also open to the LR & a floor-to-ceiling stone FP, flanked by shelf archways, accents it all. The...

Vacation from home at this enchanting estate, affectionally known as Castlewood. Nestled on 3+ acres of picturesque, professionally landscaped grounds, this sprawling retreat is an enclave unto itself. Ornamental turrets, crenels, & vigas distinguish this Pueblo Revival hacienda, which offers nearly 4,700sqft, 5 bedrooms & 5 & a half bathrooms on the main level. A private, lamp-lit drive leads up to a cul de sac that loops through a quarry tile car port, ideal for welcoming guests into the impressive, octagonal foyer or providing convenient access to the kitchen through a separate entrance. Central to the home is the dramatic,...

Enticing single-level living presented here in a charming, brick ranch, close to Hopkins School, & in a quiet neighborhood setting. Exceptionally clean, with a freshly painted interior, this 1,962 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home entails an open design in the formal living & dining rooms, each filled with natural light from the front & rear picture windows. Both spaces feature beautiful hardwood floors, as do all the bedrooms, & the living room has a cozy wood fireplace. The kitchen has enough room to dine in & cook together, & boasts some updated appliances & even a walk-in pantry. A den off the living...

Nothing to do, but move right in to this totally redone, turn-key 3-bedroom & 2-bathroom home. Clean & freshly painted, the 1,412 square foot split-level floor plan includes oak hardwood floors, quality craftsmanship & stylish fixtures throughout. New owner will benefit from many updates such as a brand new roof, completely renovated bathrooms & kitchen, remodeled with granite counter tops, maple cabinetry & 2016 appliances, including a 5-burner propane cooktop with hood & gorgeous white glass double convection ovens. Just 6 steps, with new picture-frame wall moulding, lead up to the bedroom level with 3 bedrooms, all...

Set on a quiet cul de sac in the heart of Woodbridge, this sprawling, updated ranch is sure to impress! Drive up the circular driveway to see 2.19 acres of sweeping, landscaped lawns & enter via the stone walkway & charming covered porch with double front doors. Inside, you’ll find striking Brazilian cherry hardwood flowing through the formal living & dining rooms, which are open & filled with morning daylight, streaming in through bay windows. At night, sit by the handsome, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, one of two in the home. The tastefully remodeled eat-in kitchen boasts solid cherry cabinetry, granite countertops,...

The heart of Westville! Arts and Crafts three story colonial with lazy front porch! Open floor plan; living room and dining room with oversized formal fireplace and french doors to gardens, fencing and converted garage. Can convert back to a two car, this garage has been used as an art/hobby/library space. With a work-in kitchen and loads of natural woodwork, this home breaths history. A little TLC will go a long way. There are loads of closets. Central air conditioning and a solar system on a new roof! Laundry ROOM on second floor! Fourth bedroom on third floor. With gas utilities and Yale Bowl around the corner, this location of the...

Sprawling, single-level splendor in this 3,252 square foot ranch, located in a delightful neighborhood, just seconds to the Woodbridge Club w/ heated pool, tennis courts, & club house. Offering 9 rooms, 4/5 bedrooms, & 3 & a half baths set on 1.46 level acres, the open floor plan comprises generous living spaces that flow seamlessly & enjoy abundant natural light. The wide foyer w/ powder room is open to a large formal living room w/ wood fireplace, 1 of 3. The formal dining room & remodeled kitchen, w/ granite counters, center island bar, & pantry sit at the center of the home. Both rooms open to a huge family room...