April Contracts: Better Than Last Year

May 6th, 2013 | Discussion: No Comments »

The Hartford County single-family housing market continued its strong spring. Overall, buyers and sellers agreed to 845 deals during the month, which is nearly 15% higher than April of 2012. The year-to-date number of contracts is more than 5% ahead of where it was at this point last year. Strong April performance helps support our [...]

The Mulch Calculator

April 30th, 2013 | Discussion: 1 Comment »

Mulching the gardens is a spring tradition here at the Bergquist house. We don’t have a very large lot, but have more than our share of garden space. Each of the past two years we have added large gardens to a portion of the yard that was formerly shaded by a large tree. Once upon [...]

The Secret Lettuce Garden

April 23rd, 2013 | Discussion: 3 Comments »

The other day I came across this while exploring with Ellen. I have occasionally seen news segments on various crops being grown in the middle of the forest to avoid detection, but never thought I would stumble upon such an operation myself. This is clearly a clandestine romaine lettuce farm set up in the wilds [...]

52 Whitney Street, Hartford’s West End

April 22nd, 2013 | Discussion: No Comments »

With a fantastic layout for today’s living and historic architectural details, this West End home offers the best of old and new. A stunning paneled entry vestibule with marble floor, leaded glass and ornamental ceiling tile is sure to wow your visitors. The first floor powder room is tucked away in this space. Inside, a [...]

9 Briar Court, Cromwell

April 19th, 2013 | Discussion: No Comments »

Welcome home to an updated and sophisticated townhouse at Cromwell Hills. The main level features a spacious combined living room and dining room that makes for a comfortable and cheerful home. A balcony off the living room is one of three private outdoor spaces in the condo. The kitchen has been fully updated, and has [...]

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