Archive for May, 2007
Hartford’s West End Market Statistics
I’m a big fan of market statistics and a big fan of the West End. So for your viewing pleasure, check out my latest market report on the neighborhood.
What’s All This Junk?
So you get to the final walk-through and the house isn’t in broom clean condition. This is actually more common than you would think. Sometimes sellers purposely leave belongings behind, sometimes it’s just a mistake. With my personal residence, we did the final walk-through and everything appeared to be removed. Two weeks later we were investigating the dark corners of the attic and found a sad dresser that had been collecting dust for many, many years. We bought the house from a relocation company and they didn’t want anything to do with it. The dresser remains in the dark corner today.
Here’s an interesting article from the New York Times real estate section that discusses what renters and sellers leave behind. Sometimes you can apparently luck out with a flat screen tv and a bottle of wine! Good luck!
How Much Do You Love Your Neighborhood?
I live in the West End of Hartford and really love my neighborhood. The houses are charming, unique, and have great history behind them. We can walk to excellent restaurants and downtown Hartford is just a short bike or bus ride away. The roses at Elizabeth Park are about to bloom and free evening concerts will be starting in June. There are so many reasons that I love where I live.
There is one group of neighbors though, that really celebrates their block and have a strong sense of community. The first block of Kenyon Street created a website that outlines the history of their block and all of the fantastic activities that they participate in throughout the year. It’s a unique occurrence these days to see neighbors so involved with each other, and I think they should be commended.
How do you go about building a sense of community in your neighborhood?