Real Estate Bargains: Common Myths

So you’re looking for a home and you want a real bargain? You’re not interested in a fair price, or even a good price, you’re talking about a real steal, right? Join the crowd – there are a lot buyers out there just like you. Unfortunately, bargain hunters have a number of misconceptions about the current real estate market. Today we’re going to examine a few of the surprisingly common myths. Myth #1: You can

All Roads Lead to Hartford – Considering the Commute

In this area, all roads lead to Hartford. Literally, the roads all converge on the capital city. Interstate highways, state highways, and even smaller arteries spread out from Hartford like the spokes of a wheel. It’s very important that home buyers understand this fact during their home search. Where are the towns or neighborhoods they’re interested in compared to their jobs? Are they comfortable making the drive every day? Everyone has different views on how

Happy Anniversary 180 Oxford!

Six years ago today we bought our house. That’s me when we first found the house. I was pretty excited because we had been looking at disaster houses for a few days and this was the first place we came across that didn’t completely and totally suck. Ah, fond memories! This morning I asked Kyle to reflect on his feelings about our home. He said “The house has really shaped up nicely over the past

11 Miamis Road, West Hartford

This bright and cheery ranch in West Hartford’s Bishops Corner neighborhood is move-in ready with numerous updates. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bath over 1,508 sqft. A spectacular, mature birch tree welcomes you to 11 Miamis Road. Inside, you’re greeted with charming arched doorways and shiny hardwood floors. An oversized living room complete with fireplace and built-ins is a nice place for entertaining. The large dining room overlooks the landscaped backyard. The white

HCPR: Increasing Activity in the First Quarter

Hartford County’s housing markets saw an increase in the number of closings in the first quarter of 2010 versus the first quarter of 2009. This continued the positive momentum from the second half of 2009, but is still well below the sales pace from the early and mid 2000s. Median sales prices were up slightly, while median days on market fell sharply. Single-Family Homes First quarter sales of single-family homes increased 16.4% compared to the