Debbie Blum's Blog

Posted on 12/08/2019
Top Green Features Buyers Seek in a Home
Photo by Sumanley Xulx via PixabayHomeowners looking to get top dollar for their house often invest in improvements to make their home more appealing to prospective buyers. Sure, they can slap up a coat of paint and make other minor cosmetic improvements, but these won’t necessarily increase their home’s value. In a survey conducted by the National Association...
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Posted on 12/01/2019
Tips for Sellers: Use Curb Appeal to Your Advantage
For home sellers, getting the best price for your residence likely will require you to upgrade your house's curb appeal. If you dedicate time and resources to bolster your home's curb appeal, you may be better equipped than ever before to enjoy a successful property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you improve...
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Posted on 11/24/2019
Household Clutter Linked to Stress
Although clutter in your home may seem like an insignificant problem, it can actually have a negative impact on everything from your personal productivity to family relationships. When dirty dishes pile up, clothes gather on the floor, and toys are scattered everywhere, it often creates a feeling of discouragement that can seep into every aspect of your life. While...
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Posted on 11/17/2019
Tax Credits For The First-Time Home Buyer
Buying a home requires a lump sum of money for the first-time buyer; this is why most first-time home buyers ask to get a tax credit. To help a first-time homebuyer achieve the dream of owning a home, some options are available to ease the financial strain. There are grants by the federal and state government, and there...
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Posted on 11/10/2019
Reasons to Reject an Offer to Purchase
Let's face it – reviewing an offer to purchase can be difficult. And if a home seller feels unsure about a homebuying proposal, this individual may want to consider rejecting the offer to purchase. Ultimately, there are many reasons why a home seller may decline an offer to purchase, and these include: 1. An offer to purchase fails to...
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Posted on 11/03/2019
How to Budget for a Fixer Upper
Image by Annie Gray from Unsplash If you are handy with home repair, you could buy a more expensive house if you are willing to put some work into it. Many foreclosures are often sold “as is,” and require some work. The seller may also be more open to negotiating a lower price based on the number of...
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Posted on 10/27/2019
Tips For Staying on Track With Home Improvements
One of the most satisfying aspects of being a new homeowner is the process of "making it your own." That could include everything from painting walls and hanging pictures to replacing window treatments and assembling shelves. (Then, of course, there's the unpacking, furniture arranging, organizing, and room cleaning!) For some people, one of the biggest challenges in getting unpacked,...
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Posted on 12/11/2019
29 Jackson Drive, Danbury, CT 06811 now has a new price of $242,000!
Spacious Dutch Colonial in Stadley Rough Neighborhood. New roof in 2018. New Hot water heater in 2017. 3 Bedroom 2 Full in almost 2000 sq ft of living space. Main level has Eat-in Kitchen with tile floor and sliders out to the deck, Living room with fireplace, 2 nice size bedrooms with Hardwood wood floors and full Bath. Upper level has Master suite with full bath, home office and Huge sitting room. Full unfinished lower level for storage. Natural gas Forced hot air Furnace , C/A and private water. Needs work. Being sold as...
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Posted on 11/27/2019
Another Property Sold - 124 Litchfield Road, New Milford, CT 06776
Great Opportunity for mixed use property currently used as a single family. Many possible business uses or with some updates can continue as a single family condo alternative home. Subject to Probate Court Approval, sold "as...
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Posted on 11/27/2019
Another Property Sold - 124 Litchfield Road, New Milford, CT 06776
Great Opportunity for mixed use property currently used as a single family. Many possible business uses or with some updates can continue as a single family condo alternative home. Subject to Probate Court Approval, sold "as...
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Posted on 11/11/2019
29 Jackson Drive, Danbury, CT 06811 now has a new price of $253,000!
Spacious Dutch Colonial in Stadley Rough Neighborhood. New roof in 2018. New Hot water heater in 2017. 3 Bedroom 2 Full in almost 2000 sq ft of living space. Main level has Eat-in Kitchen with tile floor and sliders out to the deck, Living room with fireplace, 2 nice size bedrooms with Hardwood wood floors and full Bath. Upper level has Master suite with full bath, home office and Huge sitting room. Full unfinished lower level for storage. Natural gas Forced hot air Furnace , C/A and private water. Needs work. Being sold as...
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Posted on 11/03/2019
Another Property Rented - 5 Bostwick Arms #5, New Milford, CT 06776
Just One step into this well cared for 1 bedroom 1 bath ranch style unit. Newer carpet and Appliances. 1 car reserved parking. No Pets, No Smoking. Credit check and References...
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