Bill Mamak's Blog

Posted on 02/26/2021
What Criteria Determine If You Should Buy a House?
Photo by Athitat Shinagowin via Shutterstock You’ll often hear it stated that paying rent is throwing money down the drain. As a motivation to buy a home, however, that might not be the best idea. A rule of thumb is that if you can purchase a home for fifteen times what you currently pay annually in rent, buying...
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Posted on 02/19/2021
Is Your Listing Appealing to Pet Owners?
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Does it seem like the world has really gone to the dogs lately? If you've answered yes, you're right. It has gone to the dogs -- and to the cats. According to a survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association, approximately 68 percent of American households have a pet. Millennials are especially...
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Posted on 02/12/2021
How and Where to Install Insulation
Image by Lutz Peter from Pixabay Insulation keeps you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer by reducing either heat coming in or escaping from your home. You might think that adequately insulating a home would be part of the home-building process. But since many new homebuyers don't consider insulation when buying, many home builders only...
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Posted on 02/05/2021
Why You Should Consider Remote Homebuying
Photo by LEEROY Agency via Pixabay From Big Sky, Montana, to Kissimmee, Florida, many Americans crave vacation homes. One feature of a vacation house is that it's typically located as far from home as possible, preferably in another temperature zone, landscape, or climate. The worst part about a vacation home? Finding time away from work to fly out...
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Posted on 01/29/2021
What to Consider When You Evaluate Different Offers for Your Home
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Whether it is a seller's market or you just have an appealing home, you could end up with multiple offers -- how can you decide which offer is best? Your agent is an excellent source of information and can help widdle through unqualified buyers, but if you still have to choose between multiple...
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Posted on 01/22/2021
Using Dark Colors without Creating a Gloomy Room
Photo by Media Design and Media Publishing via Pixabay Dark colors can be striking in any home, but too many darks can make your home seem gloomy and depressing. Fortunately, simple changes and choices can help you create a space with a dark palette that is attention-getting, not depressing. Lighting Matters Lighting at various levels matters for any...
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Posted on 01/15/2021
Putting Your Home on the Market Soon? Here's How to Appeal to Millennial Buyers
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay If you've recently made the decision to put your home on the market in the near future, you're probably already aware that the Millennial generation has a reputation for being a bit different from their counterparts of the past. For instance, you may have heard that this generation is putting off home ownership...
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Posted on 03/02/2021
Another Property Sold - 24 Stevens Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
Choice location in one of South Windsor’s most wanted neighborhoods presents this outstanding Colonial filled with modern must haves and then some. Sprawling over 3,611sqft this home hosts 5+ generous bedrooms, 3.1 lavish bathrooms. Settled on a tree lined lot of almost 1 acre offers cascading shade and natural and lush privacy. Professionally landscaped this grand and inviting home amid other stylish and modern homes with curb appeal. Inside soaring ceilings await, a 2-story vestibule, lustrous hardwoods, a granite kitchen, large formal dining room open to family room. Upstairs hosts 4 generous bedrooms, an abundant master suite retreat...
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Posted on 02/25/2021
Another Property Sold - 121 Edgewood Drive, South Windsor, CT 06074
Phenomenal neighborhood location in the heart of South Windsor for this updated 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath colonial home. Meticulous pride of ownership abounds. This colonial style home has an attractive and bright layout. 50K worth of Updates done in the last 2 years. , newer vinyl thermopane windows, Remodeled kitchen with granite counters, newer cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Gleaming hardwood flooring throughout the home except FR The First floor family room has a fireplace and open to the deck. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and two full baths. Large deck overlooks level backyard . All public utilities with city sewer/water...
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Posted on 02/22/2021
Another Property Sold - 26 Aborn Road, Ellington, CT 06029
Welcome to your year-round retreat with stunning Sunset views. A beautiful cottage on a private road on Crystal Lake offering a beautiful setting year-round. It is a part of a private beach association. This amazing home has a ton of potential.This cottage boasts of 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bath and an attractive and cozy floor plan that is relaxing and functional. Rustic details, yet solid and convenient. The main level is opens from the kitchen into the living space, and also has 2 bedrooms, a half bath. Head upstairs and enjoy your large master bed with attached full bath plus another room which could be considered the 4th Bedroom. The yard is...
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Posted on 01/25/2021
121 Edgewood Drive, South Windsor, CT 06074 now has a new price of $359,900!
Phenomenal neighborhood location in the heart of South Windsor for this updated 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath colonial home. Meticulous pride of ownership abounds. This colonial style home has an attractive and bright layout. 50K worth of Updates done in the last 2 years. , newer vinyl thermopane windows, Remodeled kitchen with granite counters, newer cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Gleaming hardwood flooring throughout the home except FR The First floor family room has a fireplace and open to the deck. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and two full baths. Large deck overlooks level backyard . All public utilities with city sewer/water...
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Posted on 01/16/2021
17 Saint Marc Circle #B, South Windsor, CT 06074 is now new to the market!
TERRIFIC FRESHLY PAINTED TOWNHOUSE IN DESIRABLE CHAPEL HILL COMPLEX. 2 BEDROOM 2.5 BATHROOMS . MOVE-IN READY, NEWER WINDOWS & SLIDER,. EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDED AND SLIDERS TO PRIVATE PATIO PERFECT FOR GRILLING OUT. MASTER BEDROOM WITH WALK-IN CLOSET ATTACHED FULL BATH. PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT- ADDS TO THE SQUARE FOOTAGE . WASHER & DRYER INCLUDED. 1 CAR CARPORT WITH LOCKED STORAGE UNIT TOO. CHAPEL HILL IS A TERRIFIC COMMUNITY WITH WALKING PATHS, POOL, TENNIS COURT, BASKETBALL COURT, AND CONVENIENT TO HIGHWAYS. WON'T LAST!! . PLEASE HONOR CDC GUIDE LINES-WEAR MASK & REFRAIN FROM TOUCHING...
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