791 Prospect Avenue #B3, West Hartford

Modern, bright, and spacious, this 2 bedroom 2 bath, over 1,826 sqft at the Grosvenor House offers the convenience and amenities that make it a wonderful home. A large foyer offers marble floors, room for a bench and table, and an oversized closet. Spacious and bright, the living and dining rooms flow smoothly together with plenty of space for each area. The updated kitchen has room for a table and ample storage. A secluded master

Preparing for the Spring

Winter is an excellent opportunity to begin thinking about the spring real estate market. Although there is a lot going on, taking a little time here and there to create a plan, and set some portions in motion, could make a big difference when you’re energized early in the new year. We sat down in front of the warm fire last night and came up with four ideas for getting ready for the spring. These

Can I Decorate for the Holidays?

We tend to get an early start on the winter holidays at the Bergquist household. The three of us were out on Saturday evening purchasing our Christmas tree, sending money back to the motherland, Vermont. Yesterday we decorated the house and it appropriately looks like the North Pole barfed merriment on our walls, flat surfaces and just about any place where you could put red, green and sparkly things. Of course this really only happens

Courant Companion: That Empty Feeling

The cover story of today’s real estate section features an article titled That Empty Feeling about the impact of vacant homes on a neighborhood. The wide-ranging piece provides a lot of interesting and important information about homes that are considered eyesores. A critical point in the overall thesis, and therefore a focal point of the article, is the example of a dilapidated property that actually hurts the value of neighboring homes. Unfortunately, a very poor