Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
Most towns require homeowners to get permits for their alarm systems. Unfortunately, this is not a widely publicized fact and many homeowners learn the hard way. The City of Hartford, as an example, requires that alarms be registered annually. There is a $15 registration fee. The process is not difficult, homeowners simply need to fill out a one page form and mail it to the Department of Emergency Services & Telecommunications. All of the information
Although the frequent snow and ice storms may suggest otherwise, spring will be here soon enough and bring with it the outdoor construction and renovation season. Towns in the Greater Hartford area and the State of Connecticut have a number of ordinances in place that homeowners need to be aware of as they plan this year’s projects. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or planning to hire a crew, make sure that you comply with any
Is this the year you think you’d like to buy a home? Maybe you are just curious to learn more about the home buying process in general? Then you should come to my Home Buying Workshop on Saturday, February 28 from 1-3 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. I’ll be giving an overview of the home buying process and will be joined by a local mortgage broker and home remodeler to round out the
Last week I scheduled a condo showing for a buyer client. I arrived first and I went in to open up and turn on lights. When I stepped inside, I noticed the smell of natural gas. The furnace and the hot water heater, both hooked up to natural gas, were in a closet by the front door. The condo was vacant. I waited for my client to arrive. When they walked in the door the
My husband, Kyle, makes me laugh. He likes to think of himself as a handy type of guy and prides himself on being able to do things around the house, rather than having to hire others. So twice a year, he has to do one of his least favorite home maintenance projects, but really an important one; cleaning the gutters. Cleaning our gutters presents quite the challenge because they’re a good 30 feet off the