233 Grandview Terrace, Hartford

This updated Colonial located in Hartford’s Barry Square neighborhood is the perfect opportunity for a first time home buyer. This home offers 1,656 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The open front porch is a nice space to relax and chat with your neighbors. Inside you’ll see architectural details such as natural woodwork, built-ins, period moldings and a wood burning fireplace. The formal living and dining rooms are great for entertaining. The kitchen

A Day in the Life of Amy

The other day I was speaking with one of my clients and they said “I’m not sure how you handle all of this; your clients, the blog, your kitchen remodel, your kid.” Frankly, I’m not entirely sure either. Well, a super supportive spouse is certainly a big part of it. But the comment got me to thinking. What exactly am I doing during a day? There was a spate at the beginning of March where

West Hartford to Glastonbury

Many of the buyers I work with are hell bent on living in West Hartford. Well, at least they start out that way. West Hartford is attractive as a town for many reasons. It provides fairly good highway and major road access for commuting to Hartford and other towns. There are several shopping areas sprinkled throughout town that offer just about any store or restaurant cuisine you could want. There are lots of parks. The

Questions from the Home Buying Workshop

Last weekend I did a Home Buying Workshop at the Connecticut Convention Center in conjunction with the CT Home and Remodeling Show. It was a very interactive discussion, and attendees asked many interesting questions. Here are two questions we covered that will hopefully be relevant to a larger audience: How do I find out about open houses? There are a few places to check to find out about the open houses in the Greater Hartford

3 Regent Street, Hartford's West End

This fantastic American Foursquare in Hartford’s West End is move-in ready with numerous updates. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths over 2,671 sqft. An enclosed porch across the front of the house welcomes you to 3 Regent Street with its rich architectural details. Inside, a foyer with stained glass and marble tile leads you into the oversized living room complete with fireplace and original moldings. The large dining room is perfect for entertaining