Noticeably low inventory levels and few new listings led to a quiet October in the Hartford County real estate market, effectively accelerating the winter slowdown by a couple months. The County finished with 658 single-family contracts, which was 30% fewer than the October 2021 total of 948. On a year-to-date basis the County was trailing last year by about 20%. Once again, the total number of contracts for the month closely followed the number of
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The number of active single-family home listings in Hartford County continues to be well below historical trends. The chart below shows the monthly total since 2017 as measured by SmartMLS. The seasonal fluctuations in active listings are clearly visible in each year except 2020. Inventory is highest in the summer and lowest at the very beginning of the year. What the chart shows is that the number of homes available to buyers is still trending
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Welcome home to a classic Colonial with lovely architectural details and a great location. The exterior greets guests with a portico covering a rounded front door. Updated Harvey windows maintain a period-appropriate 6-over-1 pattern and create a bright and cheerful interior. Inside, French doors open to a living room with a wood burning fireplace, with glass doors on either side leading to the heated sunroom with built-ins. A large entryway to the dining room allows
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Hartford County finished September with 706 contracts, more than 23% fewer than in September of 2021. The month brought the year-to-date totals down to about 18% behind the number of deals through three quarters in 2021. The number of September listings stepped down just as quickly as the number of contracts. Inventory remained at the 0.9 months level, which means that it is possible buyers slowed down because there were fewer new properties to consider.
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Don’t miss this updated Colonial with spacious rooms, a lovely yard, and a great location! The front-to-back living room overlooks the yard, while the formal dining room is full of natural light, accented with chair rail, and opens to the kitchen. With white cabinets, stone counters, and stainless appliances, the kitchen is functional and attractive. It is a perfect space for entertaining with adjoining family room with fireplace, and a covered patio just outside the
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