Photo by Lukas from Pexels If you're ready to get serious about your home buying journey, one of the first steps is seeing various lenders. As you become more familiar with the process, you'll likely hear the terms preapproval and prequalified mentioned again and again. We'll look at how each letter works and what you should know before...

Photo by Paul McGowan via Pixabay Already a homeowner? Planning to sell in a few years? Sometimes the most sensible investment on the table is the property you already own. Why Invest In Your Own Property? Some investors think of each residence as a sort of long-term flip: buy a home, live in it for a couple of...

Photo by Gino Crescoli via Pixabay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) may be a common term in home buying, but not every home buyer understands exactly what it will mean for their finances. This short guide will give you the basics, so there are fewer surprises down the line. What Is PMI? PMI is a type of insurance that...

Image by Lars_Nissen_Photoart from Pixabay A porch swing lends wistful ambiance to your home. Below are a few options on how to construct your own porch swing from 3 wood pallets, which local stores may be able to give you free of charge. Upcycling materials keeps useful scraps out of landfills and saves money. In addition, your weekend...

Just picture the potential in this Roger Small, two-owner ranch, well situated on a corner lot on a peaceful cul de sac. Offering 1,901 square feet on the main level, the home was originally a three bedroom, and easily can be again! Three full bathrooms and an additional 800+ square feet of living space in the walk-out lower level present an exceptional opportunity here. Hardwood floors await liberation from beneath all carpeted areas on the main level, including in the open concept living room, with gas fireplace, and the dining room with slider to the rear deck. The large eat-in kitchen also provides access to the deck through an...

Fall in love with this beautiful builder’s home, presenting a one-of-a-kind, open and spacious design. This solidly built 2,983 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 and one half bathroom cape cod features an impressive great room with towering cathedral ceiling, a floor-to-ceiling brick chimney with gas fireplace, & natural light streaming throughout the house from 4 sets of over-sized slider doors to a blue-stone patio on one side, and Trex deck on the other. Over-sized sliders in the generous, formal dining room & adjacent eat-in kitchen also lead to the patio, making entertaining absolutely ideal. Equally convenient & remarkable on the...

Meticulously updated & move-in ready! Prepare to fall in love w/ this single-owner colonial, set on a manicured property of sweeping front & rear lawns. Discerning buyers will note the fine attention to updating throughout the 2,470sf, 4BR, & 3BA floor plan. Absolutely spotless HW fls run throughout the main level, including the open concept living & dining rooms, large eat-in kitchen, & the adjacent family room w/ inviting wood FP. 2 separate front entrances also have gleaming HW fls & extensive closet storage. The kitchen was completely remodeled w/ high-end appliances & oak cabinetry, as well as granite...

Welcome home to this enticing and updated, mid-century modern style ranch, conveniently located in a quiet, walking neighborhood close to Hopkins School, parks, shopping, and just 10 minutes to downtown New Haven. This exceptionally cost-efficient home boasts a one-year old furnace as well as a brand new kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. New owners will benefit from many other updates as well, including extensive landscaping in front and rear yard, plus a new paver-stone patio highlighting the private garden. The front-to-back living room fills the home with natural light through a skylight and a wall of...

With remodeled kitchen and bathrooms this home is a move in dream! Be confident in the solid steel beam construction with a front porch, bluestone walkway and double door entry. Loaded with closets and storage space there is a place for everything. The eat in kitchen has granite counters, a butler’s pantry, two ovens and a door to the large deck overlooking the heated In ground pool (with automatic cover) and lovely back yard. The entry foyer greets you with gleaming hardwood floors which carry throughout the main level. A very spacious family room/great room boasts a wet bar, fireplace and slider to the large deck. An elegant formal...

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...

Masterfully restored & completely re-designed colonial set on an impressive, open corner lot, abutting Wepawaug Estates. This pristine, 2,815 square foot, 4 bedroom & 2.5 bathroom gem is comprised of substantial living spaces & sleeping quarters, all thoughtfully constructed with charming nooks, built-ins & abundant storage throughout. Enter from the convenient circular driveway, that connects to Buttonball Lane, & welcoming you is an elegant, 2-story foyer with French doors on either side to the formal living & dining rooms. The living room, with mantled wood-burning fireplace, flows into a spectacular sun room...

Just picture the potential in this Roger Small, two-owner ranch, well situated on a corner lot on a peaceful cul de sac. Offering 1,901 square feet on the main level, the home was originally a three bedroom, and easily can be again! Three full bathrooms and an additional 800+ square feet of living space in the walk-out lower level present an exceptional opportunity here. Hardwood floors await liberation from beneath all carpeted areas on the main level, including in the open concept living room, with gas fireplace, and the dining room with slider to the rear deck. The large eat-in kitchen also provides access to the deck through an...