Photo by Olya Adamovich via Pixabay You’ve decided to start the process of buying a home. Congratulations! Now it’s time to figure out how much money you have, and what you can afford. The goal is to avoid purchasing more home than you can afford, but those variables change. In September 2019, the average price of a new...

Photo by Bonnie Kittle on Unsplash Tired of looking at a dated bathroom day after day but dread updating it knowing the average remodeled bathroom will set you back thousands of dollars? Even if you don’t have the budget for a complete makeover, there are several DIY ways you can update your bathroom. 1. Paint Tub & Tile...

For those who want to enjoy a seamless homebuying experience, it helps to prepare accordingly. That way, you will be ready to identify and address any hurdles that come your way during the homebuying journey. Ultimately, there are lots of things you can do to avoid a complex homebuying journey, such as: 1. Establish Homebuying Criteria If you enter...

Photo by 영훈 박 via Pixabay Your bathroom can be a considerable source of energy use in your home. The Department of Energy states that water heating accounts for up to 18 percent of energy bills, which is the second largest expense in your home after heating and cooling. Showers and baths aren’t the only reasons for high...

Photo by KML from Pexels Buying your first home is exciting and you will spend a lot of time working with your real estate agent. However, before you begin searching for the right agent, here are some helpful hints to help you get started off on the right foot and make sure you are ready to purchase a...

Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay Home staging used to be a novelty you watched on the HGTV network. At the end of the program, the hosts would show up with a truckload of furnishings and a bunch of landscaping plants, and presto — a home would be transformed before your eyes. Today, home staging is a thriving bicoastal...

Photo by Helga_SM via Shutterstock When you begin to revamp your yard or garden, there comes a time to decide what exactly you’ll be growing. You’ll want plants that are hearty, beautiful and fragrant to grace your yard. Choose Hearty First, you can begin by planting ground-cover roses. These bountiful, low-growing rose varieties can provide plenty of flowers...

Escape to the country in luxury and comfort. This exceptional Colonial is majestically sited on 2.92 beautiful acres at the end of a cul-de-sac in Redding's sought-after Longmeadow subdivision of preeminent homes. The many exemplary features include an abundance of soft natural light, 9' ceilings, a well-appointed granite/cherry-island Chef's Kitchen and Butler's Pantry, a sophisticated and elegant interior, four expansive verandas with sweeping views, a truly sumptuous Master Suite, 3 additional en suite bedrooms, 3 fireplaces, a classic butterfly staircase and so much more! On the private third level are two dedicated office areas that...

Lifestyle. Location. Home. Designed with distinction, this exceptional five-bedroom custom-built Colonial residence is beautifully and privately situated on 5.58 private, lush acres at the end of a cul-de-sac in Redding’s premier Farview Farm neighborhood. The heart and soul of this wonderful home is embodied in the fabulous living and entertaining flow and the gracious, elegant interior style. The many exemplary features include the warm and inviting center-island Kitchen with premium appliances, breakfast bar, cozy sitting area with brick fireplace and casual dining area that overlooks the verdant front landscape; the Family Room with...

"Mill Pond Farm". This meticulously preserved and restored iconic country compound, originally the Benjamin Meeker Homestead, sits back on 4.7 lush, private acres surrounded by unparalleled bucolic beauty along a scenic stretch of the Saugatuck River, bordered by 350 acres of conservancy land and offers a myriad of outstanding amenities including dedicated private work-from-home office space. The magnificent grounds include a free-form Gunite pool, a tennis court, perennial gardens, mature trees, sweeping green lawns, expansive stone walls and terraces, stream, pond and dazzling waterfall. The main 2 BR/2BA residence, the heart and soul of...

A Rare and Exceptional Treasure. First time on the market in 55 years, this notable ca 1750 Colonial is rich in history and is counted among the earliest settlements in Redding. Hand-hewn post and beams, original fireplaces, wide-board flooring, original windows, nooks and crannies and a stone-lined beehive baking oven are just a few of the authentic features that grace this stunning rambler. And then, there's the Barn... an absolutely spectacular structure and a classic post and beam construction with towering ceilings, loft, stalls, original windows, cupola, storage, workshop and that is adaptable for use as a garage as well. All this,...

A Rare and Exceptional Treasure. First time on the market in 55 years, this notable ca 1750 Colonial is rich in history and is counted among the earliest settlements in Redding. Hand-hewn post and beams, original fireplaces, wide-board flooring, original windows, nooks and crannies and a stone-lined beehive baking oven are just a few of the authentic features that grace this stunning rambler. And then, there's the Barn... an absolutely spectacular structure and a classic post and beam construction with towering ceilings, loft, stalls, original windows, cupola, storage, workshop and that is adaptable for use as a garage as well. All this,...