Military veterans can use their VA loan benefits to finance a new home. However, different property types can have different processes and requirements compared to single-family residences. Here are the most important things to know about buying a condo with a VA loan: Is the Condo VA-Approved? You can use a VA loan to purchase a condo or...

Lovely 1 BR corner unit condo in smaller Skyview complex centrally located on the 1st floor with no stairs and a Garage! All just freshly painted and new carpeting in Living Room & Bedroom. Enter into unit - tile foyer w/coat closet, then open floor plan Living Room & Kitchen. Plenty of natural light. Living room w/wood burning fireplace and sliders out to your private patio overlooking a small stream. Large bedroom w/double closets and new wall to wall carpeting. Updated Kitchen with all newer appliances. Separate Laundry/Utility room w/full size washer & dryer. Bathroom w/Shower & Tub. Lots of closet/storage space....

Night blooming jasmine is a favorite addition to patios, window boxes and trellises for its glossy leaves and sweet-scented flowers. Jasmine can enhance summer nights with its pleasant aroma and grows beautifully in containers or climbing on structures. If you're interested in growing night blooming jasmine yourself, here are some essential care tips to know: Room to Grow...

If you want a pet-safe houseplant to add color to your indoor space, consider the polka dot plant. As the name suggests, the polka dot plant has delicately speckled leaves in high-contrast combinations of colors. You can find them in pink, red and white, and their compact growth habit makes them easy to plant several colors together in...

Pasta salad is an old standby regarding potluck recipes. Most recipes take less than an hour to make and involve inexpensive ingredients you might already have in your kitchen. However, since pasta salad is such a diverse dish, there is an overwhelming amount of different recipes available. If you’re not sure where to start, here is a simple...

Home changes happen throughout the years. Whether they're for improving quality of life or peace of mind, these upgrades and renovations often cost a significant amount of money. And for those with a fixed income, living on a pension or receiving retirement/social security, it can make a hefty dent in the wallet. Here are a few ways to...

PITI is an acronym for principal, interest, taxes and insurance. In real estate, it's used by lenders to estimate your qualifications for a mortgage. One of the key variables in the formula is property taxes, which vary by location and individual home. But how do property taxes affect your PITI ratio? Here is a basic explanation to help:...

Convenient Trumbull location. Looking for a large, 2 - 3 Bedrooms, 2nd floor apartment reasonably, priced and in a great Trumbull location? Look no further. Located in an1800's Colonial/Victorian multi-family with beautiful period details set on a lovely corner 1 acre lot close to everything. Enter rear entrance - door on right of white picket fence up to hallway, into kitchen w/pantry, built-in desk & laundry, then into a spacious formal dining room. Straight ahead you'll find a versatile room which can be an Office/Den or Family room w/french door out to enclosed 3 season porch overlooking beautiful yard w/mature landscaping. ...

East Norwalk - Welcome - Inviting front porch then enter this recently updated 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath home with nothing to do but move in. Open floor plan incorporating Eat-In-Kitchen, Dining & Living rooms which is just perfect for entertaining. Kitchen w/Stainless appliances, quartz countertops & center island & custom cabinetry. Just off the Kitchen is a heated sunroom adding 156 sq ft living area overlooking a private fenced in backyard, perfect for children to play and pets to roam. Half bath & washer /dryer complete the main level. Hardwood flooring & recessed lighting & plenty of natural light. Out back to a...

East Norwalk - Welcome - Inviting front porch then enter this recently updated 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath home with nothing to do but move in. Open floor plan incorporating Eat-In-Kitchen, Dining & Living rooms which is just perfect for entertaining. Kitchen w/Stainless appliances, quartz countertops & center island & custom cabinetry. Just off the Kitchen is a heated sunroom adding 156 sq ft living area overlooking a private fenced in backyard, perfect for children to play and pets to roam. Half bath & washer /dryer complete the main level. Hardwood flooring & recessed lighting & plenty of natural light. Out back to a...

Conducting due diligence on the right entryway door material typically leads everyday people down a path filled with online marketing. Manufacturers often prefer to tout the top reasons wood, fiberglass and steel doors provide the “best” option for homeowners. And while much of what door-makers explain about their products may be true, homeowners are tasked with selecting a...

Be the 1st to live in this beautifully & completely renovated 2nd floor apartment in 2 family house. Enjoy the lifestyle of living in the East Norwalk water community. This 2nd floor apartment offers plenty. Enter into a common hallway w/motion lighting. Then into your spacious apartment starting with the Living Room w/gleaming hardwood flooring, beautiful trim details & recessed lighting w/a private office area just off the LR convenient if you're working from home. Into the primary enSuite w/huge walk-in closet, full bath w/frameless shower enclosure, oversized vanity and a private balcony with some water views, &...