Judy Szablak's Blog

Posted on 08/21/2022
Marble Décor Ideas Perfect for Any Home
Marble has always been a luxurious choice for interior finishes. However, while it remains an expensive choice, it’s much more accessible and easy to use in everyday homes than before. If you can splurge on marble finishes, the choice can increase the value of your home and create a sense of luxury in your life. Here are some...
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Posted on 08/14/2022
Maintain Your Home's HVAC System With an Annual Inspection
Your HVAC system is one of the most important systems in your home. It's also one of the most expensive to replace, with the average cost of a new HVAC system easily ranging between $5,000 and $10,000. By taking care of your home's HVAC components, you can keep your living space comfortable all year round while also minimizing...
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Posted on 08/07/2022
Why Homebuyers Should Consider Buying a HUD Home
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) properties present unique opportunities for homebuyers. By purchasing a previously foreclosed home, you might save money on the sale and mortgage. But is a HUD home the right choice for you? Here are some of the key benefits to buying a HUD home: Low Price HUD wants to recoup the cost of the...
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Posted on 07/31/2022
Design Tips for Making Your Bedroom Cozy
In the design world, the term cozy is often mistaken for small. While the two characteristics certainly overlap in many cases, it’s still entirely possible for larger, open spaces to be cozy. The key to coziness is a sense of closeness and tactile comfort. By utilizing these two concepts you can make virtually any room in your home...
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Posted on 07/24/2022
3 Simple Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes
If you live in a climate with freezing temperatures, it's important to protect your pipes. Water freezing inside pipes can cause them to rupture, leading to expensive leaks and even flooding. Unfortunately, since water pipes are all hidden away, it's easy to forget they're at risk of freezing. Here are some tips for simple ways to prevent your...
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Posted on 07/17/2022
Epipremnum Aureum: Popular Houseplants to Keep Away From Your Pets
Unfortunately, plants and pets can't always coexist. Many plants have toxic qualities that can harm both animals and humans if ingested. Some of the most popular houseplants, such as epipremnum aureum or pothos, can pose a risk to cats and dogs if not kept well out of reach. To help you choose the best houseplants for your home,...
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Posted on 07/10/2022
Planning to Build a Shed or Outbuilding? Here's What to Do First
Outbuilding popularity exploded in recent years. Homeowners have latched on to innovative ways to utilize designs that now include front porches, lofts and solar-powered energy attached to roofs. Often resembling small houses, these buildings can be converted into large playhouses for children, workshops and a private escape. While pre-fabricated buildings allow homeowners a convenient alternative to spending leisure...
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Posted on 08/02/2022
Another Property Sold - 18 Newtown Terrace, Norwalk, CT 06851
Great Opportunity to make this your dream home; Bring your skills and you'll love the end result! Living room with fireplace, Formal dining room - both have hardwood floors boasting 9 Ft Ceilings. Enclosed Porch great place to view the quiet neighborhood or just relax. Family room with ceiling fan, full basement with 300 sq ft of finished space. This 4 Bed and 2 bath home has 3 bedrooms on Second floor with one bedroom on the main floor. Walkout your backdoor to deck and generous sized backyard which is a great place to entertain friends and family. Perfectly located convenient to schools, shopping, Calf Pasture Beach, parks, Marinas, Golf,...
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Posted on 07/25/2022
37 Turkey Roost Road, Monroe, CT 06468 is now new to the market!
Next best thing to new construction, which you could NEVER find in this price range! Nothing to do but just move in! Light, bright and open floor plan! Stunning kitchen with quartz countertops, stacked stone backsplash and stainless steel appliances is open to the living room with fireplace and the dining room which has sliders out to a 12 x 27 deck overlooking a private rear yard. Rich hardwood floors , recessed lights, and TWO beautifully remodeled baths, including one with a shower in the primary suite. Enjoy your second fireplace in the lower level family room, and use the den for an exercise room, office or possible fourth bedroom! ...
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Posted on 07/20/2022
117 Mountain View Drive, Harwinton, CT 06791 now has a new price of $800,000!
Sprawling Vermont style country home with the European elegance of a French estate, and the comfort and exceptional livability that you deserve. Open floor plan with soaring 19' ceilings and separate bedroom wings allow everyone their own personal space, along with maximum entertaining options in the "great area". The kitchen with granite counters and custom cabinetry is fully equipped with a Thermador professional gas range, top of the line appliances, and enough counterspace for a large buffet. The dining room is open to the kitchen, and has a pocket door entry to a perfectly concealed butlers pantry with sink. The primary bedroom suite is...
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Posted on 07/20/2022
Another Property Sold - 560 Gilbert Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
Don't you just love a gorgeous and sunlit stone home? Even the scalloped shingle roof is pretty! This home lives like either a ranch or a cape. Take your pick! One of the most flexible floor plans you've ever encountered has a fantastic flow for entertaining to boot! Central foyer open to the living room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace, which leads to the banquet sized dining room overlooking a park-like backyard, which is open to the gorgeous kitchen with custom backsplash, quartz counter, stainless steel appliances, a center island AND a breakfast counter! Flexibility off the charts with a primary bedroom on either the main...
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Posted on 07/15/2022
Another Property Sold - 609 Ridgewood Road, Middletown, CT 06457
This home is just stunning !! It has been updated and is like new construction. All new hardwood flooring on 1st floor. Remodeled kitchen with soft close cabinets, granite counters and SS appliances. All Samsung appliances and the oven is a convection oven. Sliders lead to oversized 20x20 deck. There are 13 new recessed lights on 1st floor. All 3 bathrooms have been updated. New primary bathroom with large shower. Lower level has been finished into ultimate rec space complete with bar, pool table and home theater. This home has a new roof in March 2019 , a new on demand boiler in Jan 2019 and new A/C unit in May 2016. Highest and...
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