Tom McNeill of Acorn Action's Blog

Posted on 07/19/2020
Put Your Best Foot Forward When Selling Your Home
Making a good first impression on prospective home buyers is the key to getting your house sold within a relatively short period of time. Once your house is on the market, you'll want to make sure any major flaws, aesthetic issues, and potential buyer turnoffs have been fully addressed before the first prospects walk through your front door. Although...
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Posted on 07/12/2020
Rise Above the Home Selling Competition
The home selling market can be fierce, regardless of where you live. However, there are lots of things you can do to rise above the house selling competition, and these include: 1. Learn About the Local Housing Market Take a look at some of the available houses in your city or town – you will be glad you did....
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Posted on 07/07/2020
Common HVAC Issues
Image by ClassicallyPrinted from Pixabay If you own a home with an HVAC unit you may replace filters every once in a while but the maintenance needed for the long-term health of the system is a little more involved. If not identified early, small issues can compound over time and become quite costly to remedy. The most common...
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Posted on 06/28/2020
Repair DIY: How to Fix Your Windows & Door Screens
Photo by Chris Thornton from Pexels Thanks to screens, we can enjoy being outdoors without all the dirt and insects. Open windows let the breeze in without letting in anything else, and we can picnic on our screened-in porches without the bug spray. Screens can generally take a lot of wear and tear, but when subjected to winds,...
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Posted on 06/21/2020
What is "Subject-to" Real Estate?
Image by Ricarda Mölck from Pixabay If you've heard people talk about "subject-to" real estate, you might be curious what that means and if it would be a good investment for you. Briefly, "subject-to" real estate means you're buying the property but the loan on that property stays in the name of the existing seller. You're making your...
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Posted on 06/14/2020
Stay Aggressive During the Home Selling Journey
The real estate market offers no guarantees for house sellers. Thus, even if your home boasts lots of great features and is available at an appealing price, there is no guarantee that your residence will sell quickly. Ultimately, a home seller must act aggressively to promote his or her residence to the right groups of buyers. With an aggressive...
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Posted on 06/07/2020
Ideas for Crafting with Upcycled Materials
Image by tatu234 from Pixabay Upcycling is a great way to use old or discarded objects to create new and useful items. The following are several basic things you probably have at home or in the garage. With a little creativity, they can be turned into beautiful crafts. Coffee Bean Holder Find a small bowl, glass vase or...
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Posted on 05/31/2020
How Certain Home Improvements Increase the Value of Your Home
Image by edvaldocostacordeiro from Pixabay Once you have purchased your home, you have made a significant investment. There are some home improvements you can make which can increase the value of your home and make the space you have more livable for you and your family. While many are concerned about “curb appeal” for potential sale in the...
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Posted on 05/24/2020
How Much Time Do You Need to Craft an Offer to Purchase a House?
Creating an offer to purchase a home may require several minutes, hours or days – it all depends on the buyer. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to accelerate the process of putting together a homebuying proposal that will get a seller's attention. These include: 1. Study the Housing Market Closely When it comes to preparing an...
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Posted on 06/20/2020
3 Longview Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002 is now new to the market!
This is a split level Home. It has central air and an open and spacious layout with 3 good sized bedrooms. This 2.5 bath home has wood floor through out except den area is carpeted. This updated kitchen has an island, double wall oven, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, stove top, microwave and tile floors. Living room has bay window. Home has an underground sprinkler system and security by ADT. This level lot is light treed but manicured with flowers and land scaping. Home has an attached 2 car garage and a shed in the rear yard for...
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Posted on 05/26/2020
Another Property Sold - 1097 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002
House to be sold in AS-IS condition. Many original features in the home, great level lot. It is centrally located with easy access to shopping and it is on the bus line. Don't miss this opportunity, great time to...
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Posted on 05/20/2020
Another Property Sold - 150 Ralph Road, Manchester, CT 06040
Updated all 3 bathrooms and laundry for you to see. Updated kitchen floor and lighting with newer appliances including Refrigerator, Microwave and Stove. This oversized raised ranch has plenty of comfortable space with hardwood floors throughout. 2.5 baths and a fireplace expansive den with bar. Full bath off the den. Just short of a half acre with in-ground pool for enjoyment and entertainment at home. Pool is maintained by Aqua...
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