Plumbing, especially on an exterior wall can be at risk of freezing in extreme temperatures. Be diligent and keep an eye out for slow faucets or broken pipes. If a break occurs shut water off at main valve and leave faucets open and call a plumber quickly. It is likely they will be backed up with calls in cold [...]
Yes, the government is shuttered this January 2019 but thankfully that will not prevent us from recognizing January as National Radon Action Month. In spite of the roll backs of environmental protections, you can take your own action to protect the health of yourself and your family from dangerous levels of radon in your home.
The EPA [...]
The Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company (CFSIC) has announced a new launch date of January 10, 2019 for claim applications for Type 1 and Type 2 repairs. After a robust comment period there were changes made to the original underwriting and claims management [...]
Single women and purchasing condos and homes at more than twice the rate of single men according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). According to the survey, single women comprised 18 percent of all sales last year as compared to only 7 percent of single males. Single women are only second to married couples as the [...]
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Sellers: Do You Hear What I Hear? Buyers Scheduling Showings! ?Shortly after Thanksgiving many homeowners currently listed for sale in the Mansfield Storrs area, will contemplate taking their property off the market for the holiday season. Others may be hesitant about putting their homes up for sale during the winter months. Their reasons are many and varied:
The launch date of the CT Foundation Solutions Idemnity Corporation Inc (CFSIC) website will not occur as expected on November 15. According to the update the postponement is expected to be about thirty days and the new launch date will be announced on the CFSIC website. [...]
Helicoptering a Showing
Much like helicopter parenting, hovering is largely unhealthy for a successful viewing of your home. The buyer is uncomfortable and can’t express their true feelings, less they offend you and their agent should direct them to not tip their hand by showing interest. So what have you accomplished by being there: The [...]
The FSBO- For Sale But Overwhelmed
Sell your home yourself, it makes perfect sense. How hard can it be and it will save you at least the commission to the listing agent. Depending on your sales price, that could save you a nice chunk of your net proceeds. I mean how hard can it be? My neighbor moonlights as a real estate [...]
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I have attended meetings of the Leadership in Residence group which was started by Rebecca Shafer of Mansfield Neighborhood Preservation. The stated goal of this group/committee is to increase the percentage of UConn faculty, staff and [...]
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