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'It Still Feels Unreal': CT Woman Claims $30,000 Lottery Prize 'It Still Feels Unreal': CT Woman Claims $30,000 Lottery Prize
'It Still Feels Unreal': CT Woman Claims $30,000 Lottery Prize A Connecticut woman has shared her reaction after claiming a $30,000 lottery prize. Tracey Dickerson, of Waterbury, claimed the "30X Cash 9th Edition" prize on Monday, Feb. 14, according to an announcement from Connecticut Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Save And Go in Meriden, CT Lottery said. "When the clerk scanned my ticket his eyes lit up—he was so happy for me," Dickerson said. "He handed me back my ticket with the ticket voucher and that's when I saw I won $30,000! It still feels unreal!"  Dickerson told CT Lottery that she and her husband would like to use t…

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by Nicole Valinote
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CT Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show CT Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show
CT Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show A home inspector from the region is set to share his expertise and protect homebuyers from making risky purchases as the host of a brand-new HGTV show. Joe Mazza, who is licensed in New York and Connecticut, is the host of "Home Inspector Joe," a show scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 9 p.m. ET. Mazza, who is based in Westchester County, in White Plains, said he worked in construction for 20 years before he became burnt out and made a career change in 2015. He said he's passionate about the job because he loves helping others. “It’s been something I’ve done since I was a lit…

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by Nicole Valinote
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How Much Should I Spend On My First Home? How Much Should I Spend On My First Home?
How Much Should I Spend On My First Home? One of the biggest questions for first-time homebuyers is, "How much can I afford?" Before you start looking for a home, you should absolutely have your budget in mind. You don’t want to fall in love with a home that’s out of your price-range only to be disappointed that you can’t afford it. Here are some tips on how to determine your home-buying budget. Can you use your rent as a good indicator of a monthly payment? When determining a budget, there are two questions: What can I afford to pay every month? And, what can I afford to purchase? Some buyers might start their search thinking t…

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