Barbara Whelan's Blog

Posted on 05/09/2021
Renovating Your Yard: Should You Build a Deck or Pour a Patio?
Photo by Im3rd Media on Unsplash Modern backyards are about more than having space to grow a garden or toss a ball with your kids. Today's yards are designed to be an oasis from the stress and rigors of every day life. They create outdoor living spaces that are ideal for personal use and for entertaining guests. So,...
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Posted on 05/02/2021
Tips for Moving to an HOA Community
Photo by Curtis Adams from Pexels Are you considering buying a home with a Home Owner's Association (HOA)? Living in an HOA community can be very rewarding. But if you're accustomed to living without one, it can bring some challenges. Know in advance what to expect with HOA living. Checking out the biggest pros and cons HOA homeowners...
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Posted on 04/25/2021
Tips for Designing an Outdoor Living Room
Image by Jesse Bridgewater from Pixabay An outdoor living room gives you a place to enjoy fresh air while spending time with family and friends, gathering around a fire or watching a movie. When you have this type of outdoor living space, you can make it as comfortable as possible with the right design. Use the following tips...
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Posted on 04/18/2021
What You Should Know Before Buying Raw Land
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Some of the best real estate investments are raw land purchases. The idea is to buy raw land in an up-and-coming neighborhood, sit on it, and then sell it to a developer who will do anything to get their hands on it. But while this sounds great, there are a few caveats that...
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Posted on 04/11/2021
Key Home Selling Costs You Need to Know About
Selling a home usually requires various investments along the way. In fact, some of the most common house selling costs include: 1. Lawn Care Maintaining a neat, tidy lawn is crucial, particularly for a seller who wants to stir up significant interest in his or her residence. As such, it generally is a good idea to account for lawn...
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Posted on 05/15/2021
Another Property Sold - 897 Congress Street, Fairfield, CT 06825
Country living with easy access to Rte.15 and all amenities, sunlite home offers large living room with stone fireplace, fully applianced kitchen with breakfast nook, custom wood cabinets and corian counters, formal dining room, breezeway/mud room with stone floor, 2 bedrooms on main level, one with newer half bath, one with double closet, remodeled main bath, hardwood floors throughout, finished walk up attic offers 2 more bonus rooms, one is hardwood and one is W/W carpet with vaulted ceiling, tiled basement with laundry room and special Dense Armor brand sheet rock used for finishing lower levels, basement walks out to 2 car garage, new...
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Posted on 05/08/2021
Video Tour - 18 Rosemary Drive, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Desirable North End location on the Trumbull line, cul-de-sac street, easy commute to Sacred Heart Univ., qualified students are welcome, spacious home offers formal living room with fireplace and hardwood, formal dining room with hardwood, newer fully applianced eat in kitchen, large remodeled family room opens to kitchen, 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 with hardwood and 2 with new carpeting, house to be professionally cleaned prior to entry, tenant pays all utilities, Credit check with application, 1st mo. rent and 2 months security...
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Posted on 05/08/2021
18 Rosemary Drive, Bridgeport, CT 06606 is now new to the market!
Desirable North End location on the Trumbull line, cul-de-sac street, easy commute to Sacred Heart Univ., qualified students are welcome, spacious home offers formal living room with fireplace and hardwood, formal dining room with hardwood, newer fully applianced eat in kitchen, large remodeled family room opens to kitchen, 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 with hardwood and 2 with new carpeting, house to be professionally cleaned prior to entry, tenant pays all utilities, Credit check with application, 1st mo. rent and 2 months security...
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Posted on 05/01/2021
Another Property Rented - 91 Stowe Avenue #106, Milford, CT 06460
First floor Studio apartment in desirable water community with many amenities, walk to Walnut Beach, walk to boardwalk, coffee shops and restaurants, apartment is fully furnished and includes appliances and utensils, coin laundry on same floor as apt., ideal living for traveling professional that doesn't want to pay hotel bills, or a single person or couple just starting out. Credit check with application, 1st months rent and 2 months security and references required. Tenant relocating May 31,...
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Posted on 04/23/2021
Video Tour - 831 Rail Fence Road, Orange, CT 06477
Room to grow! Spacious split level home with generous size rooms and open floor plan offers tile kitchen with pantry and separate dining area, hardwood floors in formal dining room with pocket doors to cathedral ceiling den with skylights and gas fireplace, living room with fireplace, hardwood floors and built-ins, entry foyer with skylight and tile floor, 2nd level offers 4 spacious bedrooms, hardwood floors, master bedroom with full bath and his and hers closets, Lower level has family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace and walk in closet, new bath and laundry room, perfect for in-laws, basement is unfinished with plenty of...
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Posted on 04/23/2021
831 Rail Fence Road, Orange, CT 06477 is now new to the market!
Room to grow! Spacious split level home with generous size rooms and open floor plan offers tile kitchen with pantry and separate dining area, hardwood floors in formal dining room with pocket doors to cathedral ceiling den with skylights and gas fireplace, living room with fireplace, hardwood floors and built-ins, entry foyer with skylight and tile floor, 2nd level offers 4 spacious bedrooms, hardwood floors, master bedroom with full bath and his and hers closets, Lower level has family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace and walk in closet, new bath and laundry room, perfect for in-laws, basement is unfinished with plenty of...
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Posted on 04/16/2021
Another Property Sold - 11 Mountain Road, Seymour, CT 06483
Private country setting yet close to all amenities, totally remodeled in 2019 with open floor plan, new fully applianced kitchen with stainless steel, granite, white cabinetry and center Island, two new tile baths, formal living room, dining room with french doors, hardwood floors throughout main level, brand new lower level family room with fireplace, bath and laundry area, new recessed lighting throughout, new 6 panel doors, new 30 year roof, new thermopane windows, 3 zone Weil McLain Gold boiler (2018), 100 amp electric, newly repaved driveway, 2 car garage on 1.35 acres. Nothing to do but, call the moving...
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