Tom McNeill of Acorn Action's Blog

Posted on 01/03/2021
Home Security Tips that Help Prevent Burglaries
A struggle that everyone faces is keeping priorities straight. As careers advance, families grow, and financial responsibilities increase, some priorities fall by the wayside. One example of how that can happen is with home security. When you have your mind on twenty other things that need to be taken care of this week, it's easy to forget about consistently...
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Posted on 12/27/2020
Services to Cancel Before You Finalize Your Property Sale
As you complete the final steps of the home selling process, it is important to cancel various everyday house services prior to moving day. In fact, some of the essential services that you may need to cancel include: 1. Electric Notify your electric company about your plans to move. You also can tell the company how much longer you...
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Posted on 12/20/2020
3 Facts about Selling or Renting an Inherited House
Photo by Dave Frisch from Pexels If you've inherited a house you'd rather not live in, here are some things to consider—before you accept it. Before we get to the selling or renting part, calculate the cost of: Repairs and renovations. Any debt that would pass to you with the home. Annual property taxes. Yes, you may decline...
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Posted on 12/13/2020
3 Simple Home Improvement Projects
Image by ZandersDirect from Pixabay Home improvement is something we all strive for, but many of us never really follow through with completing that goal. With the hectic lives that we live, it’s hard to find time to make those important upgrades to your home. However, home improvement doesn’t always have to be hard and time-consuming. Add Some...
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Posted on 12/06/2020
Is Now the Right Time to Host a House Showing?
If you want to accomplish your desired results during the home selling journey, you should strive to host lots of showings. Fortunately, we're here to help you prepare for home showings and ensure you are ready to host showings at any time. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you prepare for a home showing. 1....
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Posted on 11/29/2020
Home Maintenance Tips to Prevent Plumbing Problems
Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay Plumbing problems can end up causing major damage to your home. While some plumbing issues can occur suddenly due to factors beyond your control, you can take steps to reduce the risk of a few common plumbing problems. Keep the following tips in mind to help keep your home plumbing issues to...
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Posted on 11/22/2020
Is a Natural Ventilation System Right for You?
Image by Rvector from Shutterstock What is natural ventilation? It's utilizing wind with the "chimney effect" to draw warm air out of the home and replacing it with cooler air from outside. As the wind blows against your home, it forces air into open windows on one side of the house while a vacuum effect draws the air...
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Posted on 11/15/2020
How to Settle In to Your New City
Photo by Alexas Fotos via PixabayMoving to a new city is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Getting the lay of the land, especially if you don't have contacts in the city, is intimidating. From figuring out your transportation options to learning where the most affordable grocery store is, you have many things to tackle...
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Posted on 12/16/2020
Another Property Sold - 895 Chapel Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
This 2004 contemporary colonial is spacious with an open floor plan. The extra large kitchen and Den make for easy entertaining of family and friends. This property has 9 foot ceilings throughout with bright sunny windows so airy and comfortable. The huge bonus room over the garage can be a bedroom, movie theater room, recreational room as you see fit. Please ware a mask and gloves for all...
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Posted on 12/07/2020
Another Property Sold - 39 Wethersfield Avenue #a, Hartford, CT 06114
PURCHASE MUST BE CASH, ALL UNITS OF COMPLEX ARE TENANT OCCUPIED. MAIN LEVEL HAS LARGE EAT IN SIZED KITCHEN WITH FRIG, STOVE MICROWAVE, DISPOSAL,AND DISHWASHER. ALSO FRONT TO BACK GAS FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM / DINING ROOM. FULL BATH WITH SHOWER STALL ALSO ON MAIN LEVEL. LOWER LEVEL INCLUDES 2 ROOMY BEDROOMS], LAUNDRY AND FULL BATH WITH TUB. NEAR ALL OF HARTFORD'S AMENITIES. COLT PARK IS ON WETHERSFIELD AVE, HARTFORD HOSPITAL AROUND THE CORNER, AND JUST DOWN THE STREET FROM THE FRONT STREET ENTERTAINMENT CENTER AND THE CONVENTION CENTER. TENANT NOW MONTH TO MONTH, THEIR RENT IS $1,100 / MONTH. TO SHOW, CONTACT SHOW ASSIST, 24 HOUR...
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Posted on 11/20/2020
51 Love Lane, Hartford, CT 06112 now has a new price of $285,000!
ATTENTION OWNER OCCUPANTS AND INVESTORS-This extra large THREE-family/nine bedroom home is for you. Located across from the newly renovated Swift & Sons building, each unit features three large bedrooms, appliances, hardwood floors, an eat in kitchen, galley pantry, a separate living and dining room. Each floor also offers private front and rear porches. This property has a large private driveway and a three car garage for off street parking. Many big ticket items have been done. Roof is eight years old, New Windows, new gas Heating boilers and hot water heaters. Separate updated electrical panels as well as an owners...
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Posted on 11/15/2020
6 Julie Lane, Bloomfield, CT 06002 is now new to the market!
Substantially updated oversized ranch home sitting on a half acre lot that slops from front to rear. 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with large spaces for family and guest gatherings. Huge den and huge living room. Roof 7 years old, newer boiler. Full unfinished...
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