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Priced below value in Shrewsbury!
September 26, 2016
This is not your ordinary Shrewsbury home! Located at 176 Tennis Court Drive, this stunning contemporary-styled home in idyllic setting that is both private and peaceful but close to all major commuting routes. Exceptional layout on the main level provides an open flow from the sunken fire placed living room with hardwoods to the oversized kitchen and dining room. The sunroom off the kitchen allows for quick access to the private 24 ft deck for summer evening cook outs. The great room (24 by 23) overlooks the front with cathedral ceilings and fireplace giving plenty space for everyone. The oversized palladian windows provide maximum natural light. The dramatic upper level includes a full Master En Suite with walk in closet, jacuzzi tub and private balcony. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths in over 3400 sq ft. Walk out basement to fenced yard. Central a/c. PRICED BELOW assessed value and including stainless steel appliances, new carpeting and upgraded lighting, all for only $635,000!
Open house in Rutland tomorrow!
September 24, 2016
12 Meadowbrook Circle is NEW to the market and certainly not your average home! This ranch style home near the town center on almost a half acre has a great bonus! This home comes with an accessory apartment! The new owners can easily continue to have a main house with accessory income as the two units are completely separate. Main house has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and full walk out basement. Original hardwoods and newly updated tile bath and needs nothing to move in. Accessory apartment is a single bedroom with full bath. Expansive and quiet yard with storage sheds for each home and a detached 2 car garage. Looking for an extended family space? Home office? Hobby space? Extra income? This is a great solid home that can easily adapt to your needs! Listed for just $239,999! Open house on Sunday 9/25 from 11:30am-1pm!
Open house in Holden tomorrow!
September 24, 2016
Just in time for the fall market! 25 Scenic Drive in Holden is an expanded ranch on a corner lot with many updates and extras! 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and oversized (22 x 20) cathedral ceiling family room with skylights and wood stove that opens up to the deck and expansive back yard. Private corner lot with plenty of shade and a new above ground pool and separate deck. Plenty of cabinet space in the kitchen that opens to the family room with a breakfast bar so everyone can be together! Full partially finished basement with media room, storage and workshop for hobbies and crafts. One car attached garage, town water/sewer and updated roof, paint, windows and mechanicals. A great house for a great price! Listed for just $299,999! Open house on Sunday 9/25 from 1:30pm-3pm!
Check out the 3D walk through HERE!
Open house tomorrow in Shrewsbury!
September 23, 2016
This is not your ordinary Shrewsbury home! Located at 176 Tennis Court Drive, this stunning contemporary-styled home in idyllic setting that is both private and peaceful but close to all major commuting routes. Exceptional layout on the main level provides an open flow from the sunken fire placed living room with hardwoods to the oversized kitchen and dining room. The sunroom off the kitchen allows for quick access to the private 24 ft deck for summer evening cook outs. The great room (24 by 23) overlooks the front with cathedral ceilings and fireplace giving plenty space for everyone. The oversized palladian windows provide maximum natural light. The dramatic upper level includes a full Master En Suite with walk in closet, jacuzzi tub and private balcony. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths in over 3400 sq ft. Walk out basement to fenced yard. Central a/c. PRICED BELOW assessed value and including stainless steel appliances, new carpeting and upgraded lighting, all for only $635,000! Open house on Saturday 9/24 from 11am-12:30pm!
Do you really need to clean your air ducts?
September 21, 2016
Typically not unless you’ve got one of these super-gross issues.
Do you really need to pay good money to have your air ducts cleaned? The short answer is “probably not.” But before you call up dad to chant “I told you so,” it’s important to understand why you probably don’t need to do it — and why we just italicized “probably.”
Clean Air Claims!
In order for your forced-air furnace or HVAC to deliver warm and cool air into your rooms, that air has to go through a system of ducts. So technically, you’re breathing in any dust, cobwebs, pet hair, and dander that line those ducts. Sounds harmful, right?
Not according to the experts. Dan Stradford, National Air Duct Cleaners Association treasurer and CEO for Action Duct Cleaning in Los Angeles, says there are no conclusive studies saying that duct cleaning will improve your home’s indoor air quality.
Asa Foss, LEED residential technical director for the U.S. Green Building Council, concurs. “I’ve never seen any data that suggests duct cleaning has a positive impact on indoor air quality and human health,” he says.
But Foss also says that’s only true when your ducts are airtight. Leaky ducts can pull in dirty air and allergens from basements, crawlspaces, garages, and attics — and blow it all around your house, Foss says.
So unless your ducts are leaky (easily fixed with foil-backed duct tape and insulation), or you have a special need, like a compromised immune system, nasty allergies, or you just did major construction, you probably don’t need to worry about air quality when it comes to the state of your air ducts. Woo!
Special (Super Gross) Circumstances!
Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule. Both the EPA and the National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommend professional duct cleaning if you have mold growth, vermin (vermin!), or excessive amounts of dirt and debris in your ducts.
Ahh! How do you know if you have vermin in your ducts? You can actually look yourself. Do a visual inspection by pulling off the register grill and looking around with a flashlight, or stick your arm in and take a photo with your phone. (Finally, an excuse to use that selfie stick you got stuck with at your work’s white elephant gift exchange.)
If you see mold, or a dead mouse, or any run-of-the-mill nasty stuff like droppings (ew, we’re so sorry), go ahead and call in a pro. Get those ducts cleaned.
Another situation that calls for cleaning, says EPA spokesman Mark MacIntyre, is right after lead paint remediation. “You wouldn’t want to have that being dispersed into the house when you turned on the heat.”
And finally, if you’re just finicky, you just be you. Be your own special circumstance.
“We have customers [for whom] just the thought of dirty ducts is upsetting to them,” says Stradford. “It’s individual preference.”
Scam Alert!
OK, so you’re gonna clean your ducts. Your dad will be proud. But be wary of scams. Stay away from companies willing to clean your ducts for $49 or another lowball figure, Stradford says. Often they’ll do a quick inspection and some vacuuming, tell you there’s mold growth and charge you thousands for clearing it out. It’s common enough that the National Air Duct Cleaners Association has an anti-fraud task force.
Look out for duct cleaners claiming they will sanitize your system. “We can’t legally use the words ‘sanitize’ or ’disinfect,’” Stradford says. “By definition sanitizing or disinfecting requires extremely high kill rates and there’s no way we can guarantee 100 percent saturation.”
Also, cleaning your ductwork alone is not going to make a difference. A real professional knows that, and should do annual maintenance on your entire system, including the air handler (that’s what they call that big metal box outside that cranks out the noise). Otherwise, it’s the same as dusting your ceiling fan after you’ve vacuumed.
So how much will it cost, and how long is it going to take? Typically, duct cleaning takes two to five hours, but it can go on for two days if you have a large house with lots of ducts, Stradford says. On average you should spend $300 to $700.
Open house in Rutland on Sunday!
September 20, 2016
12 Meadowbrook Circle is NEW to the market and certainly not your average home! This ranch style home near the town center on almost a half acre has a great bonus! This home comes with an accessory apartment! The new owners can easily continue to have a main house with accessory income as the two units are completely separate. Main house has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and full walk out basement. Original hardwoods and newly updated tile bath and needs nothing to move in. Accessory apartment is a single bedroom with full bath. Expansive and quiet yard with storage sheds for each home and a detached 2 car garage. Looking for an extended family space? Home office? Hobby space? Extra income? This is a great solid home that can easily adapt to your needs! Listed for just $239,999! Open house on Sunday 9/25 from 11:30am-1pm!
Open house in Holden on Sunday!
September 20, 2016
Just in time for the fall market! 25 Scenic Drive in Holden is an expanded ranch on a corner lot with many updates and extras! 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and oversized (22 x 20) cathedral ceiling family room with skylights and wood stove that opens up to the deck and expansive back yard. Private corner lot with plenty of shade and a new above ground pool and separate deck. Plenty of cabinet space in the kitchen that opens to the family room with a breakfast bar so everyone can be together! Full partially finished basement with media room, storage and workshop for hobbies and crafts. One car attached garage, town water/sewer and updated roof, paint, windows and mechanicals. A great house for a great price! Listed for just $299,999! Open house on Sunday 9/25 from 1:30pm-3pm!
Check out the 3D walk through HERE!
For sale in Webster!
September 19, 2016
This is a great house with great space! Located near the CT Border in Webster on a corner lot on a quiet cul-de-sac off of Perryville Road you will find 47 Brookside Avenue. Five bedrooms and two full baths in over 1500 sq feet has all the space you need! The updated kitchen with Center Island has plenty of cabinet and counter space and opens to the side deck. The fireplace living room with sconce lighting is bright and airy. Two bedrooms and a full bath on the main level provide flexibility for the family or home offices. (Washer Dryer hook ups also available on main level.) Three full bedrooms including a spacious Master bedroom with full bath complete the second level. Need more space? Finish off the full basement! Set back from the road with a flat back yard for outside activities. Check out the 3D walk through or visit our open houses this week! FREE one year home warranty with accepted offer by 9/30! Listed for just $224,999!
Meadowbrook Circle in Rutland for sale!
September 19, 2016
12 Meadowbrook Circle is NEW to the market and certainly not your average home! This ranch style home near the town center on almost a half acre has a great bonus! This home comes with an accessory apartment! The new owners can easily continue to have a main house with accessory income as the two units are completely separate. Main house has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and full walk out basement. Original hardwoods and newly updated tile bath and needs nothing to move in. Accessory apartment is a single bedroom with full bath. Expansive and quiet yard with storage sheds for each home and a detached 2 car garage. Looking for an extended family space? Home office? Hobby space? Extra income? This is a great solid home that can easily adapt to your needs! Listed for just $239,999!
For sale on Scenic Drive in Holden!
September 19, 2016
Just in time for the fall market! 25 Scenic Drive in Holden is an expanded ranch on a corner lot with many updates and extras! 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and oversized (22 x 20) cathedral ceiling family room with skylights and wood stove that opens up to the deck and expansive back yard. Private corner lot with plenty of shade and a new above ground pool and separate deck. Plenty of cabinet space in the kitchen that opens to the family room with a breakfast bar so everyone can be together! Full partially finished basement with media room, storage and workshop for hobbies and crafts. One car attached garage, town water/sewer and updated roof, paint, windows and mechanicals. A great house for a great price! Listed for just $299,999! Check out the 3D walk through HERE!
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