Tom McNeill of Acorn Action's Blog

Posted on 01/12/2020
Keeping Your Eye On the Prize: How to Set Goals as a Real Estate Investor
Photo by F. Muhammad via Pixabay Whether you're about to sign on your first rental property or already possess a portfolio full of properties that are cash-flowing like crazy, you need this. Time to reframe your mindset, step above the minutiae, and get a panoramic view of the path you're choosing. Why Set Goals? It's easy to get...
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Posted on 01/05/2020
Steps For Protecting Your Floors From Damage
In today's real estate market, hardwood floors are a highly desired feature in a house. Potential buyers are often turned off by homes with carpeted floors because it's almost impossible to keep them clean. Time is not on your side when it comes to maintaining nice-looking carpeted floors! No matter how careful you are, sooner or later someone's going...
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Posted on 12/29/2019
Common Homebuying Concerns, and How to Resolve Them
If you plan to buy a home in the immediate future, there are several concerns that you should address before you embark on your house search. In fact, some of the most common homebuying concerns include: 1. Lack of Home Financing You know you want to purchase a house, but obtaining financing sometimes is difficult. Fortunately, if you meet...
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Posted on 12/22/2019
Create a Customized Potting Bench
Photo by Neslihan Gunaydin on Unsplash If you're like most homeowners who enjoy cultivating an attractive yard and garden space and perhaps even providing some tasty treats for the family table, you probably appreciate tools and amenities designed to make your gardening chores easier and more enjoyable. Many home gardeners make do with whatever available surfaces that happen...
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Posted on 12/15/2019
The Psychology of Home Decor
Anyone who’s ever been in an outdated house or hotel room can tell you that the way we decorate can have an effect on our mood. Certain colors, lack of lighting, and cluttered rooms are all things that, whether we realize it or not, can have a negative effect on our mood and productivity. These concepts aren’t recent realizations....
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Posted on 12/08/2019
How to Spruce Up Your Landscape
Photo by Chen Liang-Dao via Shutterstock As a homeowner, sometimes you want to change things up about the appearance of your home, and a terrific way to do that is with a slight change to your landscape. Here are a few ways to make a positive, aesthetic impact on your landscape and keep your home fresh and new....
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Posted on 12/01/2019
Rejuvenate Your House's Interior
If you want to sell your house as quickly as possible, it is important to ensure your residence boasts a dazzling interior. Because if buyers fall in love with your residence as soon as they step inside of it, you may be able to reap the benefits of a quick, profitable house selling experience. Now, let's take a look...
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Posted on 11/24/2019
When to Modify Your Homebuying Timeline
If you have plans to buy a house as quickly as possible, it is important to maintain flexibility. That way, you can adjust your homebuying timeline at a moment's notice. Ultimately, there are many instances where you may need to modify your homebuying timeline, and these include: 1. You are struggling to identify your dream home. It generally is...
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Posted on 11/17/2019
Remodeling with a Larger Budget: Enlarging Your Kitchen
Image by ElasticComputeFarm from Pixabay Your house is perfect except for one thing: The kitchen is not even close to being large enough. Those who love to entertain and cook will probably agree that even a 15-foot wide by 20-foot long kitchen isn’t large enough, especially if you don’t have an open floor plan. Once you decide how...
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Posted on 12/14/2019
150 Ralph Road, Manchester, CT 06040 now has a new price of $230,000!
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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Posted on 12/14/2019
92 Wintonbury Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002 now has a new price of $185,000!
Ranch home with 2 fireplace and large great room for entertainment and family enjoyment. Garage and on site parking. 3 bedroom and 2.5...
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Posted on 11/16/2019
92 Wintonbury Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002 is now new to the market!
Ranch home with 2 fireplace and large great room for entertainment and family enjoyment. Garage and on site parking. 3 bedroom and 2.5...
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