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HARTFORD: $164,900. Desirable Southend home in move-in condition. Fireplaced Living Room with crown molding. Sunny dining room & eat-in kitchen. Hardwood floors throughout. Newer one layer roof. New furnace & windows. Walls insulated. Feels like home! MLS/ID: G646982

WEST HARTFORD - $549,500 WEST HARTFORD - $239,900 Sought after 5 BR Colonial walking distance to all schools and Move right in to this sought after 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath scenic Rocklege golf course. Open floor plan, eat in kitchen, Colonial that rests at the end of a quiet cul de sac. This home Text: T1112486 85377 For More Information is sun filled & features Text: T1112487 To: 85377 For More Information C/air, fireplaced family room and finshed lowerTo:level. Hurry!! LR w/FP. Updated kitchen & HW floors. HARTFORD: $169,900. Charming 3 bedroom home with an in ground swimming pool. MLS/ID: G661029

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HARTFORD: $450,000. Zion Street. Seldom offered! Brick - 12 units. Seperate utilities, garages. Excellent condition. Possible owner financing. Trinity College neighborhood. MLS/ID:G469721

WEST HARTFORD: $325,000. Upper Rumford location near Rockledge golf course. 4 bedroom, 2 bath with great private backyard for entertaining. Remodeled open kitchen with skylights. Lots of built-ins and charm, all hardwood throughout, partially finished LL w/FP. MLS/ID: G666690

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WEST HARTFORD: $395,000. Beautiful home across from Duffy. Walk to Sedgwick, Conard, the Center & Blue Back. Fireplace, central air & family room. MLS/ID: G666679

OLD SAYBROOK: $695,000. Rare opportunity to be part of Fenwick community surrounded by multi-million dollar homes. Private luxury amenities for a grand lifestyle such as golf, tennis & beach! HW flrs, office, L-shaped LR, 2 car gar w/loft & enclosed heated front porch! MLS/ID:G664107

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P555078 BLOOMFIELD - $371,900 HARTFORD - $285,000 Price reduced, seller motivated. Gracious 4/5 bedroom on Gorgeous early 1900's brick 3 family home. Spacious rooms Simsbury line private cul-de-sac loc allows for enjoying beach with high ceilings offer built in china hutches, formal dining rights and all the fun of Penwood trails. rooms and decorative fireplaces.

HARTFORD - $249,900 HARTFORD - $179,000 Immaculate sought after 2 family on historic Fairfield Avenue. Vibrant and highly traveled office building across from Glistening hardwood floors & sun filled living room accented Hartford Hospital. Office suite available. 3,290 sq ft currently by French doors, crown moldings and a beautiful fireplace. w/15 rooms, 6 exam rooms , 6 offices, and 4 bathrooms.

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P304761 BARKHAMSTED. Nice ranch home w/wide open flr plan & vaulted ceils. Den on 1st flr could be used for 3rd BR/guest space. Foyer area & BAs w/ceramic tile flrs. Kitchen counter, center island & backsplash are all ceramic tile also. Mins to recreational skiing, hiking, boating & Farmington River fishing.

BARKHAMSTED. Price reduced $20,000! Sellers will consider ALL offers! Open, corner commercial lot w/200ft of frontage on RT 44, curtain drain completed & septic approved. Zoned B-1. Approved for used car sales & construction equip storage in the past. Will entertain owner financing or lease/purchase.

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When was the last time you reviewed your home’s insurance coverage? As your life changes, so do your insurance needs, says the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Now is the perfect time to get your insurance policy in order by taking the time to ask yourself the following:

Is my home covered for its full rebuilding cost? Review your policy to make sure that you have enough insurance to rebuild your home. If you have made major improvementstoyourhome,suchasadding a new room, enclosing a porch or expanding a kitchen or bathroom, you risk being underinsured if you don’t adjust your homeowner’s insurance coverage limits.

Do I have enough coverage for expensive items? Have you bought or received any valuable jewelry since you purchased/renewed your policy? When was the last time you had the items you owned appraised? Standard homeowners insurance has dollar limits for the theft of certain types of expensive items like jewelry, furs and silverware. This means that the insurer will only pay the amount specified in the policy – generally $1,000 to $2,000. To insure these items to their full dollar value, consider a special personal property endorsement or floater.

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Do I have enough liability insurance to fully protect my assets? Standard homeowner’s liabilities pay for judgments against you and your legal fees up to a limit set in the policy. However, in our litigious society, you may want to have additional protection—that’s what an umbrella liability policy provides. An umbrella policy kicks in when you reach the limit on the underlying liability coverage in a homeowner’s, renter’s, condo, or auto policy. If your assets have recently increased, you’ll have more to lose and may want to consider this extra layer of protection.

Should I rent out my house during the vacation period? Whether you own a second home that you plan to lease to a tenant, or want to rent out your primary residence, the first step is to call your insurance professional. Depending on the rental scenario, your standard homeowner’s policy may not cover losses incurred while your home is rented out. In that case, you should consider a more specialized insurance policy.

Top Ways to Improve Your Home for $100 or Less!

You may think that improving your home will deflate your wallet, but this is not always the case. To help you out, we have created a list of our favorite home improvement projects that can be done for under $100. After all, who DOESNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T want to save money?

1. Turn a Closet into a Home Office. This project will help you save money and will even add an extra room to your home. Just unhinge the door then remove the closet’s hanging rods and replace them with shelves. A deep shelf should be used for the desktop and place 2 shallow shelves above for storage. What you need: One 20-by-24-by-¾-inch and two 12-by-24by-¾-inch white melamine shelves, metal standards, and shelf brackets, all by Elfa, about $95; The Container Store.

2. Doorway Display Create a unique look by installing a shelf above the doorway and paint it to match the trim. Add a touch of flair by displaying pottery or other types of décor. What you need: 40-inch-long 1x6 red oak shelf and two 7-inch Classic Oak Brackets, about $32; Rockler.

3. Boost your Windows Did you know you could make your windows look even bigger than they actually are? Use hanging drapes at ceiling height to upsize small windows. What you need: Pair of 108-inch Brimfield 4-in-1 Panel Drapes in Carafe, about $70; JCPenney.

4. Add Stained Glass Windows to your Bath It’s no surprise that stained glass makes any bathroom look elegant. If you can’t find a window to fit perfectly, you can easily hang one from chains in front of the existing window. What you need: eBay store Bell Antique Mall has Art Deco windows similar to shown, starting at $69; Ebay.

5. Wall-Mount Bedside Table You can easily install a wall-mount end table in your bedroom by using wood corbels with a slate roof shingle on top. What you need: Two 6-inch oak Legacy hand-carved corbels, about $80; Van Dykes Restorers. 7-by-13-inch salvaged shingle, about $5; Recycling The Past - Architectural Salvage

6. Add Detail to your Bedroom Pump up the color and detail in your bedroom (or any other room) by installing a chair rail. Then, paint the wall below a soothing color. This project is an easy and inexpensive way to improve your home. What you need: Enough red oak Colonial-style moldings to wrap the walls of an 8-by-10-foot room, about $75; Baird Brothers.

Kids Starting College? Consider Expanding Your Investment Is your son or daughter heading off to college? Before forking over money to pay for room and board along with already-expensive tuition, you may want to consider buying a house or condo for your kid to live in while attending college. As a parent, you’ll be making the most of your investment while providing them a nice, safe place to live off-campus.

Here are some advantages of being a property owner in a college area.

1. Place to Stay During Visits. If your son or daughter is occupying the property, take advantage of your investment (and check on its condition). When you’re in town for your favorite college’s football game, there’s no need to pay for a hotel room when you have a place of your own! 2. Save Money. Paying room and board for your son or daughter can be overpriced on-cam-

pus and almost always has a super tiny living space. Investing in property off-campus can be much cheaper and more spacious. If they have roommates, you’ll also have rent money coming in every month.

3. Lots of Renters. A huge benefit to owning a property in a college town is the large population of renters who are ready to write a check. There are also fewer room vacancies when school is in session, so there is a larger demand among college students to find a place to live off-campus. 4. Possible Tax Savings and Investment Potential. Everyone’s financial situation is different, but you may be able to score some tax savings and potential investment earnings from the transaction. Contact a local real estate professional to discuss your own situation and the possible monetary benefits. 5. Area Sells Itself. The majority of properties in college towns are surrounded by entertainment, events and easily accessible public transportation. When you are ready to sell, chances are, your property will be in demand. 6. A Home After College. Is your son or daughter thinking about staying around the same area

once they graduate college? Many do. If so, you may want to think about selling the property to them when they graduate so they’ll have a place to live for a few years while they’re working at their first job. They will be building equity while everyone else from college is still paying rent.

As your son or daughter enters this new exciting phase in his or her life, there are many ways that you, as a parent, can ensure they have the best possible college living experience. With all that you invest into your child’s college education including already-expensive tuition, why not expand your investment?

Signs You’re Ready to List Your Home

Do you ever find yourself going back and forth about whether or not to sell your home? ¬As you contemplate your decision, there are many factors to consider, including the current state of the real estate market as well as your lifestyle, and financial situation.

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After years of housing recovery, we are continuing to experience a shortage of inventory among homes for sale in today’s real estate market. Fortunately for you, it’s a total seller’s market right now. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, there was a recent 6.1 percent increase of existing-home sales. This is the highest annual rate since September of 2013. Here are 5 signs it’s time to sell your home.

You’re running out of living space.

You’re not emotionally attached to your home anymore.

If you’re getting frustrated because you are feeling overcrowded in your home, or if you don’t have enough space for guests to sleep, then you may be ready to sell. Maybe your kids are outgrowing their rooms (literally) or you’re thinking about adding to your family. These are all signs that it’s about that time.

As you start going through the selling process, things will be a lot more difficult for you and your REALTOR® if you still have some sort of emotional attachment to your home. Being this attached decreases the likelihood that you’ll even want to listen to the real estate agent’s advice. In order to sell, you need to be able to view your house as a product.

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You can afford it.

Your equity is a force to be reckoned with.

This is one of most significant factors when it comes to selling your home and moving somewhere else. Are you financially ready to make the leap? Review all costs and expenses related to selling, including moving costs, as well as the down payment and closing costs on your new home.

Ever since the housing market crashed, homeowners now have a tendency to be skeptical about putting their home on the market to sell. Thankfully, real estate has come back in full force. Increasing numbers of homeowners are getting their positive equity back and negative equity rates are at their lowest since 2012. Now is the perfect time to see where your equity stands. Do some research and have your home reappraised.

You are ready to make your decision. Making the decision to sell your home can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. By partnering with a trustworthy real estate professional, you’ll get expert advice that will make the selling process a breeze. By considering all factors and working closely with a pro, you’ll be able to decide what is best for you and your family.

So, the choice is yours. Are you ready to list your home?

Home Office Design with Productivity in Mind It’s a common piece of advice from effective home-based workers that you should start each day as if you were going to work in an office outside your home. (Translation: take a shower and don’t work in your pajamas.) The philosophy behind this tidbit is easy to understand. The same axiom can apply to your home office. Is it tucked in a dark corner of the spare bedroom? Is your desk beside a bed covered in old toys? Is your filing cabinet stuffed in the closet under clothes? If your home office doesn’t feel professional and uplifting, how productive, and happy can you be spending eight or more hours a day there? Decorating your home office isn’t an art, but following some basic principles of office design, can help create an organized, effective and productivity-enhancing space.

Luxuriate in light.

“You are stuck in your office – albeit at home – all day, working and slaving away, staring at the same wall, and some bland office furniture you got at a garage sale,” writes Herman Chan in Home Business Magazine. “Spending all those hours in the same spot, it would behoove you to splurge on one luxury piece.” Chan suggests an inspiring piece of furniture, but you can also create a luxe effect – with only a modest “splurge” – by decorating with lighting elements such as a skylight. Add a solar-powered fresh air skylight and an energy-efficient solar-powered blind to your home office and the products, as well as the installation, can be eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit as a green home improvement. If your home office happens to be located in a renovated attic space, roof windows, which are very much like skylights but are in-reach, can offer natural light, and fresh air plus access to the roof for debris removal, maintenance or for emergency access.

Organize with attractive storage. If your idea of home office storage includes the cardboard boxes you used to transport files from the last job you had outside your home, it’s time to revisit your organizational plan. A cluttered, disorganized home office can cause you to misplace important documents and can make you feel overwhelmed. As more people have begun working from home, office furniture manufacturers have branched out from the sterile-looking metal storage units ubiquitous in workplaces across the country. Today, it’s easy to find attractive storage options that fit with virtually any home office decor. If you just can’t find a file cabinet that speaks to your soul, why not try some alternative storage options? Move that beautiful sideboard you inherited from grandma – that just never fit anywhere else in your house – into your home office and use it for filing. Not in love with any of the desk options available at your local office store? Hit an antique shop and find an antique desk or even a dining table that you adore. Remember to keep furnishings and storage solutions size-appropriate for the room so your home office doesn’t feel crowded.

Choose a wall color that facilitates focus. Even if your home office will be in the guest room that you just painted last year, it may be a good idea to repaint. Not only does a fresh coat of paint make a room feel energized and new, repainting gives you the opportunity to put a color on the wall that’s office-appropriate. In an interview by Chris Bailey of the blog “A Life of Productivity,” color psychologist and author Angela Wright suggests that your home office color scheme needs to match the type of work you do because different colors create different effects. For example, Wright says, blue might be stimulating if you do a lot of mental work in your home office. Additionally, yellow could encourage creativity, and green might be soothing if your work is particularly stressful, and balance is important.

Working from home offers many advantages, including the opportunity to decorate your home office the way you want. By following some basic steps and incorporating your own personality, you can create a home office where you’ll be productive and happy throughout the workday.

Function over Fuss:

Empty Nesters Want LowMaintenance Yards One of the first questions new empty nesters face is: what do we do with the nest? Some are eager to downsize and sell, while others choose to stay put. No matter the decision, the property is likely due for a makeover aimed at making routine upkeep more manageable. One of the key areas to tackle is the yard and garden. Here are tips for transforming a yard’s maintenance-hungry features into alternatives that offer fun and functionality without the fuss.

Create no mow zones

Switch to lawn care “lite”

The lawn is often a yard’s highest maintenance feature. One simple way to reduce lawn maintenance is to strategically stop mowing certain parts of the yard, while continuing to maintain more desirable areas.

With less lawn, why hang on to oversized lawn care equipment? Today, there are new compact choices scaled to yards under 1/4 acre including cordless electric mulching mowers, battery-powered edgers, and programmable directional lawn sprinklers.

Delineate the divide between mowed lawn and wilder spaces with a strategically placed stone wall or wooden fence. Adding clusters of ornamental grasses or shrubs along the new lawn’s edge also works to soften the border transition. For a bit of fun, sow some un-mown areas with wildflower seeds. Add green trails for impromptu strolls or walks by cutting a circular path through the no-mow zone. Post birdhouses or feeders along the route for bird watching.

Swap some turf for landscape beds Freestanding landscape islands of trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials are appealing low-maintenance features that can reduce lawn area. Landscape beds are also a solution for difficult to maintain stretches like steep slopes, rough terrain, and curbside strips.

Deck the yard for fun and folly Converting open spaces to outdoor entertaining areas is another way to reduce yard maintenance. Paved patios and decks make perfect places to sit, barbecue, dine, or simply enjoy being outdoors. New composite decking, bricks and paving stones are definitely low upkeep installations. Other ideas include fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, gravel paths, and terraces.

Uncontained enthusiasm for containers Downsizing elaborate garden beds is another area to explore. A booming trend among boomers, container plantings add accent color and seasonal drama to decks, patios, paths, and other outdoor spaces. For lower maintenance, choose fewer but bigger pots. Just a few large containers of colorful plants will have a major impact. They also retain soil moisture better than smaller pots and need watering less often.

Life in an empty nest can be a time of rediscovery. Reducing lawn and garden upkeep is one way boomers can free up time for other more entertaining pursuits!

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2. Accessorize with new hardware. Replace the front door hardware for a quick, easy facelift. Choose hardware finishes consistent with those included in the light fixtures, mailbox and house numbers to maintain a polished, cohesive look. You’ll be surprised what a difference new front door hardware can make in creating a positive look and feel.

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How to Boost Curb Appeal‚ Starting with the Front Door!

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It’s time for an exterior makeover to add more curb appeal! Whether you’re a real estate agent preparing a house to sell or a homeowner in need of a fresh new look, here are some simple front door tricks that can help boost curb appeal, and ensure visitors and home buyers get a good first impression as soon as they arrive at the doorstep.

4. Accent with lighting. For night-time curb appeal and safety, add a row of exterior accent lighting to illuminate a walking path with groundinsert solar lights. Or consider solar spotlights to bring out landscaping or architectural focal points. Install new matching light fixtures outside the front door, garage door or patio door to create an inviting feel and provide welllit doorways to greet visiting neighbors, guests, or potential home buyers. 5. Create points of interest with plants. Add pops of color by arranging potted plants around the front door, or on a porch or deck. Incorporate planters or container gardens of varied sizes, shapes and colors to add visual interest. Also, planting flowerbeds along driveways and walkways gives off a softer, more inviting feel.

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3. Refresh exterior and trim colors. Now’s also time to add a new storm door to help keep out the elements, or to add a refreshing coat of paint on your existing exterior doors for a fresh look. For a dramatic change, repaint the exterior. You can also change trim color to refresh the home’s exterior impact. When updating trim, choose color schemes that match its primary exterior color, or complement it with a fresh twist.

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“When replacing your old front door, choose from one that accents your home’s style, with high-performance features that help keep out air and water, and low-maintenance convenience like durable pre-finished options with coordinating trim,” says door and window expert Kathy Krafka Harkema.

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1. Make a statement. A home’s front door is one of the first things people notice. Is it drab, drafty or just plain past its prime? Make a bold statement and improve home energy efficiency with a new Energy Star-qualified front door. Consider options with decorative glass accents and stunning sidelights to add more natural light while maintaining a sense of style and privacy.

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HARTFORD - One floor living ranch remodeled with 6 rooms. Natural woodwork, fireplace and 2 garages.

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WETHERSFIELD - Excellent ranch featuring 3 bedrooms. Fireplace in living room. Enclosed porch may be used as additional living space.

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WEST HARTFORD - Excellent full dormer cape with 3 large bedrooms and 2 baths. Partially finished lower level is ideal for extra living space. Private fenced yard.

P795777 HARTFORD - Spacious 3 family home, displaying 2 bedrooms per unit. Hardwood floors, separate gas heat and garages.

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EAST HARTFORD - Great split level featuring 10 rooms and 2.5 ba. Large eat in kitchen and fenced yard.

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WEST HARTFORD - Lovely cape with a partially finished lower level. Large 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Over sized garage and large yard.

P227554 PLAINVILLE - Impeccable 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with an open floor plan. Central air, gas fireplace and ample closets. Manicured yard with large deck.

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ROCKY HILL - Exceptional raised ranch with 7 rooms and 2 baths. New deck with access from dining room and kitchen. Big level yard with storage shed.

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WEST HARTFORD - Built in 1999, this newer colonial features high ceilings. Charming breakfast nook, fireplace, central air, garages, patio and much more. Near Blue Back Square.

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P662627 HARTFORD - Spacious rooms, private yard are some of the nice features of this well maintained 2 family home. Perfect for first time buyer. Near shops, schools and bus line.

P727378 EAST HARTFORD - Recently renovated 8 room colonial is ideal for the buyer looking for space. Enclosed porch and vinyl siding.

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T186061 CHESHIRE Octagonal Theme Architect Design w/23' Entry. 5100 SF Estate w/pool, poolhouse, arched doorways, custom wrought iron, carved wood, 1st ﬂr billiard, Lower Level home theater. Gated community w/beach & Lake-designed for tennis ct. $995,000

P652412 CHESHIRE Architect Designed custom ranch in Mountaincrest built by a Ffld Cty builder. Open flr plan w/sep MBR wing. Amazing detail t/o! Cherry Kitchen w/granite counters, updated BA, fin LL rec rm. Private scr porch, stone patio & inground pool $749,900

T186069 STONINGTON 127' water frontage! Fabulous opportunity for a family compound directly on the water! 14 Brs, 17 baths, 13 kitchens, beach & free boat dockage. Currently being used as apartment rentals residential neighborhood $2,500,000

P648522 CHESHIRE B U I L D E R S SPECIAL! Great Deal! Chestnut Grove model! Great flr plan w/open living spaces, form LR & DR, kit w/island & eating area, opens to FR; 1st flr study/ BR w/full BA! 2nd flr loft! Wrap around porch. Cul de sac. $699,900 www.pemberleyestates.com

P806421 WALLINGFORD The feel of a new! 2 story foyer, 9' ceils, turning staircase, open kit/FR. Kit w/ newer SS appls; granite counters & center isle. 1st ﬂr BR w/access to full bath. Lux MBR; updated bath w/granite, sep shower & 21x11 master closet w/built-ins. Walkout LL - level yard. $489,900

P796787 CHESHIRE Center hall colonial w/curved wall staircase, front to back LR/ DR w/bamboo flrs, exp granite kitchen, FR w/wetbar & blt-ins, bamboo flrs, 1st flr ofc, fin walkout LL, Gunite pool/spa, farmer’s side porch, large lot w/room for tennis! $469,900

P648525 CHESHIRE Over 5.5 acres of privacy & views in this newer 4BR Side Hall Colonial at Forest Ridge! 2 story foyer, HW flrs, 1st flr ofc, Open Kit/FR w/center island, granite, lrg eating area. Private MBR w/bath. Walkout lower level ready for finishing. $475,000

P653609 CHESHIRE “The Belknap House” - one of the oldest houses in town. Center chimney Cape Codder w/much of its orig charm but w/upgrades: C/A, new furnace & newer roof. Open flr plan, orig wide board flrs, LR could be 1st flr BR w/sit rm or ofc. Znd R20A $250,000

P806426 WOODBRIDGE South facing home w/natural gas heating, C/A & public utils. Updated w/white kit, HW ﬂrs & island. 24x13 deck. Outdoor patio w/brick FP. 1st ﬂr BR offers access to full bath. Updated tile baths. Extra building lot. Amity schools! $339,900

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