Judy Szablak's Blog

Posted on 07/12/2020
Should You Tailor Your Home Search to Your Budget?
For those who want to simplify the homebuying process, crafting a budget is ideal. Because if you tailor your house search to your finances, you can eliminate the risk of spending beyond your means to acquire your dream residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you budget for the homebuying journey. 1. Analyze Your Financial...
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Posted on 07/07/2020
Why Should You Shop Around for a Smart Home Gadget?
There are many state-of-the-art smart home devices at your disposal. At the same time, there is no shortage of vendors that sell smart home devices in cities and towns nationwide. Ultimately, it is a good idea to shop around for a smart home device. If you evaluate a variety of smart home device vendors, you can boost the likelihood...
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Posted on 06/28/2020
Real Estate and Probate: Methods of Holding Title
Photo by Jonny Lindner via Pixabay When you purchase real estate, you need to decide how you want to hold the title. Many closing agents make an assumption, and that assumption may come back to bite you later in life. In most states, you may title real estate in five ways: sole ownership, joint tenancy with the right...
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Posted on 06/21/2020
What does Live-Work Space Mean?
Photo by Archi_Viz via Shutterstock Many urban areas promote the concept of working where you live, or living where you work, to simplify your life. But what does that mean when you’re buying real estate? The main difference is in zoning requirements and building codes. Those that are primarily zoned as residential offer fewer options for commercial enterprises....
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Posted on 06/14/2020
How to Master the Homebuying Journey
Believe it or not, even a first-time homebuyer can become a property buying expert. If you plan ahead for the homebuying journey, you can quickly and easily navigate the path from homebuyer to homeowner. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you master the homebuying journey. 1. Create Homebuying Criteria If you know you want to...
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Posted on 07/15/2020
103 Paugusett Circle #103, Trumbull, CT 06611 is now new to the market!
Rare three bedroom condo with 3.5 baths is in the best location in complex, and has plenty of guest parking right in front, too! Sunlit home with an eclectic feel is just really neat! Perimeter inlaid hardwood floors, Kitchen with breakfast area and access to 6 x 16 deck. En suite master bedroom,and plenty of closets and storage everywhere. Three levels of living, including finished en suite bedroom on the garage level which also has its own entrance. Perfect for someone who needs/wants to telecommute and requires a private area to work! . Excellent credit, work history and references required. *Will consider pet(s) on a case by case...
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Posted on 07/14/2020
Another Property Sold - 10 High Circle Lane, Fairfield, CT 06825
What a great place to call home! Beautifully remodeled and perfectly expanded single level home with a family room on the main level, and one in the finished lower level, too! Corner lot on a super quiet cul de sac has an easily maintainable front and side yard along with an au naturel style backyard, and it's just steps to Lake Mohegan and Highwood Park, too! Stepsaver kitchen with Corian tops and stainless steel appliances steps out to the two-tiered deck But oh! THAT MASTER BEDROOM! It's super spacious with a gorgeous master bathroom, and a 13' walk-in closet plus another closet as if the walk-in wasn't enough! The lower level is finished...
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Posted on 07/14/2020
96 Kings Highway North, Westport, CT 06880 now has a new price of $1,195,000!
Charming and sophisticated with an exceptional history! Unique floor plan ensures that everyone has their own space. This happens to be one of Westport's most notable homes, and its in the prestigious Old Hill area! The David Judah house has been painstakingly and lovingly preserved and restored, and is the recipient of the Helen Muller Award for an Outstanding Property in a Local Historic District. Truly, the home speaks for itself; a gracious living room with beamed ceiling, a banquet sized dining room with built-ins, a kitchen with high end appliances, carrera marble counters, breakfast bar and a breakfast nook with French doors that...
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Posted on 07/14/2020
3486 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614 is now new to the market!
You've driven by this Paradise Green home and always admired it from the outside. Now, your chance has come to own it! Longbrook park is around the corner and the stores are all close by. But there's a lot of great features in this charming home besides all of the space and its fantastic location.There is a SUPER private backyard patio surrounded by arborvitae trees, too. Remodeled skylit kitchen with marble counters and built-in pantry. Matching marble high-top table stays (as it should) Den and office nicely tucked away on the main level, and you've got a great address for professional use, too. Three nicely sized bedrooms, and that...
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Posted on 07/14/2020
3486 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614 is now new to the market!
This has been a dentist's office in the past. Would make a great professional use- and you can't beat the location . Right across from the Gazebo at Paradise Green. You've probably driven by this home and always admired it from the outside. Now, your chance has come to own it! The stores are all close by. But there's a lot of great features in this charming home besides all of the space and its fantastic location.There is a SUPER private backyard patio surrounded by arborvitae trees, too. Remodeled skylit kitchen with marble counters and built-in pantry. Matching marble high-top table stays (as it should) Den and office nicely tucked away on...
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Posted on 07/01/2020
Another Property Sold - 560 Gilbert Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
A true unique and rare home built in 1946, brimming with character awaits you. Plenty of space with approx. 3,500 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, plus an additional half bath. Upon entering you will find a double front door mud room, which opens into a foyer area. A step down, you will find a large sunken living room, featuring new custom windows, beautiful thick plank style hardwood floors & a central fireplace with a wood burning stove surrounded in stone. The dining and kitchen are just as spacious, and is a great space for family gatherings or entertaining. The main level has a full bathroom, and 3 large bedrooms. Head up to the 2nd...
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Posted on 06/22/2020
X Lyons Plains Road, Westport, CT 06880 now has a new price of $75,000!
PRICED BELOW TOWN APPRAISAL! This parcel is an unbuildable lot, but think of it this way-you have the opportunity to own land in Westport for an amazingly low price! In essence, vanity ownership of land in this highly sought after town in Fairfield County, AND the opportunity to utilize Westport amenities as a non-resident real estate taxpayer. Perfect for a community garden, a quiet fishing spot with access to the Aspetuck River, extra parking for registered automobiles, recreational vehicle storage, or building supply storage. Other considerations- tot lot/ playground, donate the land as a possible tax credit, future resale to...
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