How To Finance Your Home Renovation

  How To Finance Your Home Renovation – Renovating your home can be an exciting, yet stressful time. On the one hand, you are eager to make improvements to your living space and enjoy the end results. On the other hand, upgrades are costly and it can be tricky when it comes to deciding the right…

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5 Ways To Prepare For Summer Break

  5 Ways To Prepare For Summer Break – Spring is already here and summer is just around the corner – are you ready? Summer will bring higher temperatures, kids out of school, non-stop events, and possibly even vacation time! Here are 5 ways to help you prepare for summer break this year.     Clean…

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Tips For Having a Smooth Closing

  Tips For Having a Smooth Closing – Ensuring you have a smooth closing is a piece of cake as long as you follow these 6 simple tips.   Ask Questions Make sure that nothing will be a surprise at the closing table. The last thing you need is for a problem to arise right as…

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Spring Gardening Tips

Spring Gardening Tips   It’s the best time of the year – springtime! You might check out your garden after a long, cold winter, and be frightened at the “damage” from the extreme weather; however, there is always a way to get it back to looking as beautiful and full as ever. Here are five…

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Is a “Fixer Upper” Right For Me?

Is a “Fixer Upper” Right For Me?   When you’re thinking of moving into a new home, you are often faced with two choices – purchase a move-in ready home, or a fixer upper. Asking yourself which option is best for you is the first step, You need to weigh your pros and cons before…

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Tax Deductions Homeowners Should Know About

Tax season is here! If you are a homeowner and want to take advantage of perks that come with it, check out these tips. You can deduct your home mortgage interest/points on your tax return if you (1) itemize deductions, and (2) the mortgage is a secured debt on your main home or second home.…

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How to Keep Your Granite Counters Clean

How to Keep Your Granite Counters Clean Granite countertops are a highly-coveted feature in a home that is a big plus with buyers. Who doesn’t love the look of a beautiful granite counter? The issue with granite as a hard surface is that it can be difficult to clean – you don’t want to damage…

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5 Apps to Help You Prepare for Tax Season

5 Apps to Help You Prepare for Tax Season- Does the word “taxes” automatically fill you with dread? Taxes can be stressful and, if you’re not organized or prepared, a downright nightmare (especially if you do them yourself). Even if you hire a professional to do your taxes, a shoebox stuffed full of receipts isn’t exactly…

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Things to do in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Things to do in Fairfield County, Connecticut: February – The excitement of the holidays may be over, but don’t let that slow you down! There are plenty of exciting and fun events for all kinds of occasions happening right here in Fairfield County. Whether you’re looking for an idea for a Valentine’s Day date night…

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