5 Common Mistakes New Candlewood Lake Homeowners Should Avoid http://activerain.com/blogsview/4769512/top-5-pitfalls-new-candlewood-lake-homeowners-must-avoid?show_share=1 http://www.CandlewoodLakeCTRealEstate.com - If you are a new homeowner of a Candlewood Lake home, make sure that no mistakes will be made - let these tips guide you through it. Avoid these 5 common mistakes of first time homeowners. Call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt, at (203) 994-4297, if you want to work with a real estate professional who can assist you in buying or selling Candlewood Lake homes.

1. 5 Common Mistakes
New Candlewood Lake
Homeowners Should
Avoid

2. Being a first time owner of a Candlewood
Lake home is a thrilling experience.
However, don’t let all the excitement
cause you to overlook important
matters. Here are five common mistakes
that first time homeowners usually
commit.

4. 1. Sticking with the current layout
Once you have finally settled in your new lakefront
property in Candlewood Lake, you have the liberty do
with it whatever you please, including changing the
layout of the home. You do not have to stick to the
original layout when you bought the home. Although
some areas are permanent like the kitchen and the
master bedroom, you can be flexible and creative
with the other rooms in your new home.

5. 2. Not knowing where the main water shutoff valve is
Water leaking from broken pipes can soak your
home in a matter of minutes. It can damage your
drywall, flooring, and other valuables. In fact, one of
the most common household insurance claims is
water damage. Before this problem happens, make
sure you know where the home’s water shut off valve
is located. Everyone in the family should also know
where it is and how to close the valve.

6. 3. Waiving a home inspection
Although it may seem like a good way to cut costs when
buying a home for sale in Candlewood Lake, hiring a home
inspector could actually save you from spending
thousands of dollars later on for major problems in the
home. Never skip a home inspection because it can reveal
issues like roof leaks, exposed electrical wires, cracks in
the foundation, plumbing leaks, problems with the
heating & AC system, flaws with the interior or exterior of
your walls and well or septic complications.

7. 4. Rushing your decor
Since you will probably be living in your new home
for a long time, be thorough in getting your decor
done and don’t rush it. It may mean waiting a while
before you finally finding the perfect stuff for your
house that matches your taste. In the end, it will be
all worth it once you see your home filled with the
right pieces that go well together.

8. 5. Cutting down a tree
You need to be extra careful should you decide to
cut a tree in your yard. Keep in mind that even
small trees can fall awkwardly and damage you
house or your neighbor’s property. In some
areas, you need to obtain a permit before cutting
a tree. It is best to leave the task to a professional
tree service.

9. Consider these tips to avoid these common
pitfalls of first time homeowners. Visit http:
//www.CandlewoodLakeCTRealEstate.com
today for more ideas and tips on home
selling, home buying, and home
improvement.

10. If you want to work with a real estate
professional who can assist you in buying
or selling Candlewood Lake homes, call me,
Deborah Laemmerhirt, at (203)
994-4297. I have the knowledge,
expertise, and tools to help you close that
deal.