Nancy Budd Blog

Posted on 01/10/2021
How to Pay Off a Mortgage Quickly
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay One of the critical steps involved in looking for a home is the process of negotiating for a mortgage. Many people dread this process because they find out exactly how much money they are going to have to pay each month. At the same time, this is also an opportunity for people...
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Posted on 01/03/2021
Pros & Cons of Financing with a Mortgage Lender
Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash When financing a home purchase, one of the most basic decisions to make is where to get your mortgage from. The basic options are whether you should go to a mortgage lender or not. Financing with a mortgage lender has both pros and cons. Pro: Many Loan Options If you go to a...
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Posted on 12/27/2020
Outdoor Entertaining: Unique Lighting for Your Perfect Outdoor Oasis
Photo by Ben Thijssen via Pixabay If you're like many modern homeowners, your ideal of an ideal outdoor living space is one that serves as a personal oasis. Perhaps you've cultivated a thriving culinary herb garden complete with classically inspired statuary or maybe you've carved out a serene space in the middle of a flowering thicket. Whatever type...
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Posted on 12/20/2020
DIY: Replace Old Caulking
Image by bidvine from Pixabay If you have a bath or shower that required caulking, chances are that caulk has seen better days. It's soft, so abrasive cleaners wear away at it. This may cause gaps or ragged holes that trap residue. And even if it's all in one piece, mildew and grime will likely stain it over...
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Posted on 12/13/2020
Tips for Staging During the Holiday Season
Photo by Stock Snap via Pixabay As the wonderful holiday season fast approaches it is the time to consider how you are going to deal with staging. It’s magical to see sparkling light shows, but not so much when you are trying to buy a home for your family. Ultimately, your goal with staging for any time of...
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Posted on 12/06/2020
Decorate and Save
Photo by Taylor Simpson on Unsplash Saving money with your décor can mean more than just finding a good deal on new couches. If you invest in decorative options that increase the efficiency of your home, you extend your savings. Proper insulation goes a long way but still, much of the energy loss in homes happens through the...
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Posted on 11/29/2020
What Makes a Good Real Estate Investment?
Post Image by Jens Neumann from Pixabay If you’re considering making an investment in real estate, you already know some risks you may encounter. While most people talk about how to invest and where you may want to invest, have you thought about what makes a good investment? Here are a few suggestions: Cash-on-Cash Returns Investing in real estate...
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Posted on 11/22/2020
Home Improvement Tips for a Faster Home Sale
Photo by Schluesseldienst via PixabaySelling? Ready to wow potential buyers with some high-impact touch-ups? Here are some top ideas to mesmerize home buyers—without spending a fortune on renovations. Dazzle Them at the Doorstep Many of today's home sales, and certainly most fast transactions, begin with online browsing. First, snap a photo of your home. Take it from the...
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Posted on 01/05/2021
Another Property Sold - 379 Hurlbutt Street, Wilton, CT 06897
WELCOME HOME…..A rare opportunity to own one of Wilton’s most admired properties! Historic Maple Knoll Farm is located on seven stunning acres on a beautiful property lined with charming stone walls, majestic maple trees, apple trees, and beautifully manicured gardens in the heart of Wilton, just an hour from Manhattan. This amazing estate has everything you need for today’s lifestyle: seven bedrooms in the main house, a gracious living room with fireplace, a grand formal dining room with fire place, a bright sunroom with wet bar, a warm and inviting family room with a stone fireplace and built-ins, a great home office, a separate one...
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Posted on 12/30/2020
Another Property Sold - 192 Sturges Ridge Road, Wilton, CT 06897
Curious about what makes this expansive Colonial located in Wilton, CT so wonderful? The lifestyle of living on 2 private acres in a stunning home what has plenty of room to enjoy the spectacular location that is close to everything you need. Surrounded by stone walls, expansive lawns and gorgeous trees, this two-story home has a wonderful layout that gives plenty of space for everyone and multiple accesses to enjoy every season outside. Two-story entry, Master Suite with large bath and walk-in-closet. Open kitchen to large deck and family room with fireplace and open to the 2nd floor bonus room. Music studio with full bath can potentially...
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Posted on 12/22/2020
Another Property Sold - 269 Millstone Road, Wilton, CT 06897
EVERYTHING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THIS HOUSE IS TOP OF THE LINE AND NEW! BETTER THAN NEW classic 5 bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bath center hall colonial with flat yard. A 16 month gut renovation produced this custom home with cohesive millwork and finishes. REMODELING DONE BY CURRENT OWNERS: recessed lighting throughout, 8 inch wide white oak plank flooring throughout, custom woodwork and built ins throughout, oversized crown moldings throughout, full whole house generator, new HVAC, new 1000 gallon propane tank, new whole house water filtration system, new well pump, new tankless water heater, new electrical panel and sub-panel, all new...
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Posted on 11/26/2020
Another Property Sold - 231 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Picture perfect Colonial in prime location on the corner of Ponus and Sagamore Trail. Sought after walking and biking cul-de-sac close to West School, Country School, Winter Club and easy access to Metro North train and Merritt Pkwy. Move-in-ready 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath home with a long list of recent updates and three finished floors. The living space on the first floor includes a formal living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen with breakfast room, spacious family room with 9ft ceilings, stone fireplace and sliders that lead to outdoor deck. The second floor boasts a generous master suite with 2 walk-in closets & full bath, and...
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