Dianne Rechel's Blog

Posted on 01/31/2022
DIY Home Staging Basics
Image by Mylene2401 from Pixabay To get the best possible price for your home it’s a good idea to hire a professional home stager. However, there are still many things you can do by yourself to prepare your house for the market. Tackling the minor projects on your own before the staging professional even arrives will make their...
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Posted on 01/27/2022
West Hartford, CT Real Estate Market Update 1/27/2022
Click here to view West Hartford, CT blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 01/24/2022
Keep Your Smart Home Secure With These Easy Tips
Image by Biljana Jovanovic from Pixabay Smart homes might be convenient, but there are always trade-offs to technology. Cybercriminals already have a wide reach and the increased popularity of smart technology can leave your home open to possible threats. However, there are plenty of easy things you can do to bolster your home security while still enjoying the...
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Posted on 01/17/2022
How to Decorate Sustainably
There's a lot of talk about sustainable home features such as solar panels or energy-efficient appliances. For those passionate about green living, there are many other ways to incorporate eco-friendly features into nearly every aspect of your home. In fact, there are many ways to use sustainable decor to create a house that is welcoming, beautiful and good...
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Posted on 01/12/2022
Hartford, CT Real Estate Market Update 1/12/2022
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Posted on 01/10/2022
Try These Rustic Coffee Table DIY Ideas
The humble coffee table is the perfect furniture piece to bring some rustic charm to your living room or porch. If you’re looking to enhance your rustic design style while also stretching your DIY skills, there are many coffee table plans that can help you. Here we’ve put together some ideas for making your own rustic coffee tables,...
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Posted on 01/03/2022
4 Types of Motivated Sellers Investors Should Know
Motivated sellers are people who are trying to sell quickly and often at a much lower price. Many factors make motivated sellers a great option to work with both for investors and sellers’ agents. Here are some of the most common types of motivated sellers you’re likely to encounter in the real estate market. Owners of Distressed Property...
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Posted on 12/27/2021
West Hartford, CT Real Estate Market Update 12/27/2021
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Posted on 12/27/2021
Renting vs Buying: Questions to Ask
How do you know if it’s better to buy or rent a home? With so much to consider, this big life decision may seem overwhelming. However, as long as you focus on some key questions, you can make the best choice. Here are the questions to ask yourself if you’re trying to decide between renting and buying: What’s...
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Posted on 12/20/2021
Privacy: Plant These Shrubs to Increase Your Home's Privacy
Property owners and abutters often want to escape into the backyard to take a break. When landscapes are wide open, even the courtesy of saying hello and briefly chatting with neighbors reduces the peaceful enjoyment of the property. Homeowners who do not want to invest thousands of dollars to stare at blank wooden fences can plant shrub rows...
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Posted on 12/13/2021
Buying New Construction? Don't Forget to Ask These Important Questions
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels If you're looking to build a custom home, you likely already know how many questions come with the territory. From the size of the home to the appliances to the amenities, the sheer number of details can be a little overwhelming. Yet this is why homeowners choose to buy new construction builds —...
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Posted on 12/30/2021
Another Property Sold - 30 Outlook Avenue #206, West Hartford, CT 06119
Enjoy the easy life in this 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 level home at the beautiful and taken care of Westbury Condominiums in the heart of West Hartford. You will love the remodeled white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and breakfast bar opening to a sunny living and dining space with new wood floors. There is extra space in the large foyer to make home office. There is an enormous bedroom and more closets than you would know what to do with. Additional individual storage space in the lower level. Heat and hot water included in a very reasonable HOA fee. There is a fresh and clean laundry room in the basement of...
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