MONROE, CT — While Gaetano Marra built his reputation in the housing market, leading to the start of his flourishing brokerage, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate: Gaetano Marra Homes on Monroe Turnpike in Monroe, Bryan Atherton spent much of the past two decades helping to broker deals, which paved the way for major commercial projects. This summer the two men joined forces to form a new division: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Commercial. Atherton Team. (BHGRE Commercial. Atherton Team). During an interview at his office at 588 Monroe Turnpike, Marra called the partnership a notable move for his brokerage and the industry, Monroe and surrounding towns.
Hillcrest: An historic house that split into two Monroe homes
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MONROE, CT — White colonials on adjacent properties on Monroe Turnpike were actually parts of the same house at one time, before Samuel B. Read More
Built before America’s founding, this saltbox house still stands
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MONROE, CT — Flowers adorn the walkway to a cottage red saltbox house on Great Ring Road, where a replica of the 1776 American flag hangs by the front entrance and an original hand pump is on display nearby. Read More
Home Decor
Transform your patio to an outdoor getaway
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Tiki torches and a fire pit can make your patio a fun area to relax with family and friends, who can also enjoy appetizers and burgers off the grill, while seated around tables, on outdoor sofas and in comfy chairs. Read More
Gardening
How to attract hummingbirds to your home garden
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MONROE, CT — Hummingbirds, the smallest birds in the world, are quite a sight to see. The birds’ wings are a blur from beating so rapidly, and a humming sound can be heard when they reach top speed. Read More
Making old cabinets look like new at a fraction of the price
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MONROE, CT — Homeowners unhappy with the color and condition of their old kitchen cabinets may balk at the price of buying new ones. Read More
Gardening
Growing up on a North Dakota farm gave Monroe woman a green thumb
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MONROE, CT — Bright yellow Stella d’Oro daylilies surround a small wooden sign that says, “Garden Tours 5 cents” with a rusted tin holding nickels. Read More
Real Estate
What do homebuyers want? Here’s what Monroe has to offer …
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MONROE, CT — Monroe has high performing schools, a greenway and Wolfe Park with its lakefront beach, pool, ballfields and a new playground. Read More
Eversource launches ‘understanding your bill’ campaign
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A new program by Eversource is meant to teach customers how to understand their bills. The power company is sending them emails with a short description and link to a webpage showing the breakdown of what they’re actually paying for. Read More
Conceptual plan for Pond View apartments heads toward approval
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MONROE, CT — Planning and Zoning Commission members closed a hearing Thursday for a Special Design District allowing 188 luxury apartments to be built on the Pond View property at 127 Main St. Read More
New overlay zone opens door to proposal for 188 luxury apartments on Main St.
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MONROE, CT – Pictures of upscale apartments with high ceilings and common areas that include a club house, a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, cabanas and umbrellas, a putting green, a fire pit and an outdoor fireplace are what one might expect to see in a brochure for a luxurious resort. Read More