Judy Szablak's Blog

Posted on 01/02/2022
Starter Homes: What to Look For
If you’re looking for a starter home, you probably know some of your criteria already. A starter home is a more affordable and practical stepping stone to eventually owning a larger and more expensive forever home. Even with this concept in mind, it’s hard to know what to look for. Here we’ll go over the biggest things to...
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Posted on 12/26/2021
Which Home Improvement Projects Add Value to Your Home?
Home improvement projects not only help you personalize your space to suit your style, but they can also boost your property value. When you are investing in a home improvement project, it's important to choose one that is going to allow you to enjoy the greatest return on your investment. These home improvement projects typically add the most...
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Posted on 12/19/2021
Top 5 Tips For Financing a New Construction Home
Photo by Anthony Shkraba from Pexels Building your new home should be a rewarding experience, but it's important to know how the financing for a new construction is different from the financing for a previously owned home. You will need a specific type of loan called new construction loans, and they can be harder to get than a...
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Posted on 12/12/2021
Tips for Selecting the Right Streaming Device for Home Entertainment
When you put a home theater in your house, you don’t have to worry about stocking up on Blu-Rays and DVDs or subscribing to cable movie channels, which can be costly. Streaming devices make it easy and cost-effective to cut the cord while still being able to enjoy watching plenty of movies in your home theater. These devices...
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Posted on 12/05/2021
Is Lead Paint Still a Risk in Your Home? Here's What You Need to Know
Image by Lisa Redfern from Pixabay Perhaps you have invested in a charming, turn-of-the-century home that is full of unique details and authentic touches. Many homeowners are drawn to historic homes because of their architectural designs and cozy atmospheres. However, some of these homes may come with an unexpected risk - the risk of lead-based paint. Decades ago,...
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Posted on 11/28/2021
What Are the Best Alternatives to Pressure Treated Wood For Decks & Patios?
Many homeowners choose pressure-treated pine to build decks based on its price and longevity. While the material ranks as the undisputed go-to lumber for decks and patios, it may not be a perfect fit for every homeowner. That's largely because pressure-treated pine brings a few negatives to the table. About Pressure-Treated Lumber Originally, pressure-treated lumber used to contain...
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Posted on 11/21/2021
How to Keep Your Home Sparkling While Using It as Your Central Hub
These days, the home isn't just the place you go for relaxation at the end of a long day — it's the center of your universe. Whether you are working remotely or helping out with virtual learning, you may find your home gets messier quicker than anticipated. Here are a few tips to help you clear the clutter...
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Posted on 11/14/2021
Upgrade Your Kitchen with a Windowsill Herb Garden
Fresh herbs can take all your meals to the next level, but they are often hard to find and quite pricey when you do. So, if you want to have all your favorite herbs nearby whenever you need them, you’ll need to take matters into your own hands. Thankfully, that’s easy to do by upgrading your kitchen with...
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Posted on 12/09/2021
Another Property Sold - 99 Old Colony Road #99, Monroe, CT 06468
Without a doubt the absolute BEST location in sought after Great Oak Farm, and this lovely home sits at the very end of a cul de sac with its own private fenced in yard AND a secret path to Wolfe Park! Well maintained one owner home is incredibly spacious, and feels more roomy than even the square footage suggests- just needs a little bit of your personal touches Gracious two story foyer, huge master bedroom with cathedral ceiling has bath with shower AND tub, plus a walk in closet. Crown molding, newer hardwood floors ,a laundry room on the main level with its own sink conveniently hidden in a closet, plenty of pantry and storage space,...
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Posted on 12/05/2021
Another Property Sold - 37 Turkey Roost Road, Monroe, CT 06468
Modern Ranch home with 3-4 bedrooms. Master Bedroom has a full bath and the other 2 bedrooms are good sizes on the main floor. Stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Open concept living and dining room that leads to the spacious deck. Beautiful Hardwood floors throughout. Great size yard for BBQ's and entertaining. A nice fireplace to enjoy while reading or just roasting marsh mellows. Lower level possible Office or spare bedroom. Partially finished basement can be used as a family room .Laundry room is in lower level right off the garage. Enjoy the peacefulness of this excellent community and/or the excellent school...
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Posted on 11/23/2021
Another Property Sold - 30 Fairfield Court, Naugatuck, CT 06770
You're absolutely right...this home must be something beyond special if the owner/builder choose to stay and raise their family for 20 years! If having living space options is important to your lifestyle you'll be pleasantly impressed by both the size and charm of this westside 10 room, 5 bedroom 3.5 bath custom built colonial. Constructed with entertaining in mind, the floor plan features a spacious eat-in kitchen with generous counter space and ample seating which flows gently to provide open access to the adjoining rooms. Enjoy holidays in the formal dining room complete with tray ceiling and then retire to relax in the sunken living room...
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Posted on 11/16/2021
Another Property Sold - 380 Elm Street, Monroe, CT 06468
Well Maintained single family home located near the Monroe center. Notice the cathedral ceilings in the breezeway and a variable speed ceiling fan for optimum air flow. Continue to the spacious and modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, recess lighting, a pot filler over the stove, ceramic tile floor and back splash tile. Open concept with large dinning room with two Andersen windows and a large bay window. continue to the hallway and view the modern full bathroom with corner shower and large vanity. Washer and Dryer are also conveniently located in the first floor bathroom. Continue to the first floor large...
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