Thursday’s Trivia Question was: What famous American sign was originally erected as a real estate ad? Answer: The Hollywood sign, built in 1923, was conceived as a real estate ad that originally read, “Hollywoodland.” 1923 The Hollywood Sign is built as a huge, illuminated advertisement for the upscale real estate development, Hollywoodland. The …
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Nov 29
Thursday’s Trivia Question!
What famous American sign was originally erected as a real estate ad? Look for answer in tomorrow’s post.
May 21
Spacious 3 Bed Townhome in West Hartford!
Address Not AvailableW Hartford, CT 06117 $329,000 Status:ActiveBeds:3 BedBaths:4 BathHouse Size:2,781 Sq FtYear Built:1980 Overview Photos (25) Schools And Neighborhood Property History Property Details Opportunity knocks now with a chance to buy the best value in the complex! Impeccably maintained, parklike grounds surround this spacious townhouse w/open floor plan & room for everyone. Master suite, …
May 21
Fantastic 2 Bed End-Unit Townhome Located in Desirable Talcott Ridge Complex!
7 Staunton Court Unit: 7cFarmington, CT 06032 $190,000 Status:ActiveBeds:2 BedBaths:3 BathHouse Size:1,506 Sq FtYear Built:1970 Open House Details Overview Photos (25) Schools And Neighborhood Property History Property Details Fantastic 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhouse at the very desirable Talcott Ridge. Great master BR w/cathedral ceiling, huge closets & full bath. Living room w/fireplace …
May 11
Five Spring Fix-it Projects It’s time to repair and refresh
By Eric Forbes Cleaning gutters is one of those heavenly springtime tasks made simpler here with a new tool from Gutter Tongs. Forget May flowers, for most homeowners April showers bring rust, clogged rain gutters and all manner of sticky doors and windows. To help you solve these troubles, here are some sure-fire solutions to …
May 08
Mortgage Rates Just Keep On Falling
by KENNETH R. GOSSELIN on MAY 3, 2012 I stopped questioning whether mortgage rates could fall any further, once the average for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell below 4 percent. Now, 30-year rates are well below that level and the average for 15-year, fixed-rate home loans is close to dipping below 3 percent. Both rates, the former, a popular …
May 05
3 Steps to Deciding a 30- vs. 15-Year Mortgage
Written by: Jerold Leslie 05/04/12 – 8:00 AM EDT Tickers in this article: RATE BOSTON (TheStreet) — Today’s record-low mortgage rates are giving consumers the choice of two great options — 30-year mortgages that charge just over 4% interest or 15-year loans with rates nearly down to 3%. “You really can’t go wrong,” says Greg McBride, senior financial …
May 04
Appraisals 101
By: paula ostop Many consumers cringe at the idea of an appraisal, but there is nothing to fear! An appraisal is meant to protect not only the banks interest, but the buyers. “An appraisal provides an unbiased market value of a home, for both the bank and the borrower,” says Laura Callahan, owner of Callahan …
May 02
Lawn Care Tips For Connecticut Homeowners
BY STEVE GRANT, Special to The CourantThe Hartford CourantApril 20, 2012 A lawn looks so simple; grass growing in soil. Oh, that it were that easy. Lawns can get diseases, become weed-choked, turn brown and die. They suffer from neglect; they suffer from too much love. Maintaining a lawn may not require a crash course …
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