While VA loans come with numerous benefits, they share many of the same requirements as conventional loans. For veterans seeking a VA loan to purchase a home, it's often required to purchase a homeowners insurance policy. Here is the basic info about homeowners insurance requirements: Is homeowners insurance required for a VA loan? Just like most conventional mortgages,...

There are many options for repurposing or donating old clothing. For pet owners, here is one more option: making a custom pet bed. This simple DIY project will help you transform an old sweatshirt into a cozy new bed for your small dog or cat. Here is all of the information you need to get started: Materials &...

Buying a home in another state can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to begin your search. How do you know where you want to live if you’ve never been there before? Luckily, there are some excellent ways you can make the process easier through careful research. Here are the main things you’ll want to research...

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While working from home with your pets, it’s often a good idea to give them some room of their own to help minimize your distractions. However, creating a relaxing environment for them can be a little tricky, especially if you happen to have a very involved dog. Here are a few quick ways to build a dog house...

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Housing and Urban Development (HUD) properties present unique opportunities for homebuyers. By purchasing a previously foreclosed home, you might save money on the sale and mortgage. But is a HUD home the right choice for you? Here are some of the key benefits to buying a HUD home: Low Price HUD wants to recoup the cost of the...

Light and bright, fully updated home in sought-after Pepper Ridge area of Stamford. Move right in to this amazing 3 bedroom, 3 full bath, open concept home with large, private backyard with play area. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, generous center island, newer cabinets, very large pantry and slider doors to a new oversized covered deck and entertaining space. Open and airy expansive living room/dining area with soaring ceilings and wood burn fireplace. Beautifully bright ground level room can be used as a generously sized family/media room or home office. Separate office space and attached garage too! PLUS, a finished basement...

A rare rental opportunity: an exquisite three (could be 4) bedroom contemporary ranch in North Stamford featuring unsurpassed living spaces with towering vaulted ceilings and oversized windows. Surrounded by nature for wooded privacy, the resplendent one-acre site is entered by a “governor’s driveway.” The home’s one-level interior offers sophisticated and stylish spaces awash in natural light. Spacious and well-appointed, the open-plan layout boasting lofty ceilings and neutral color palette represents the pinnacle of fine living. Gorgeous natural-finish hardwood floors flow from the cathedral living/family room to the elegant dining room...

Welcome to The Chesterfield, one of the most desirable condominium communities in Stamford's Mid-City section. This updated and pristine two bedroom, two full bath unit, is all set and truly in move-in condition. The lovely second floor property has been meticulously maintained and awaits its' new owner(s). The open floor plan includes the large living room, dining area and kitchen for easy entertaining. The living room boasts a vaulted ceiling, skylights, built-in shelving and wood-burning fireplace. The dining area has sliders to a lovely deck, for enjoying morning coffee or drink in the evening. The remodeled kitchen has stainless steel...

Enjoy metropolitan living at its finest… without Manhattan congestion! Welcome to The Maritime: Your key to cosmopolitan living in the heart of the blossoming SoNo district. Immaculately maintained condo on a high floor featuring gleaming hardwood floors and floor to ceiling windows (with high-end sun block blinds) throughout. This contemporary masterpiece is walking distance to EVERYTHING: South Norwalk train (Metro-North), Maritime Aquarium, nightlife & bars, Veteran’s Memorial Park & picturesque shoreline, trendy SoNo shops & boutiques, and some of the top-rated restaurants CT has to offer! PLUS just a short walk to the new...

Beautiful apartment walking distance to Metro North, minutes to Darien’s downtown featuring amazing restaurants, shopping and much more. Rent includes Heat and Hot Water. Washer and Dryer in unit. No Pets...