We’ve been a little quiet over here at the GHREB during July and August. So what exactly have we been up to? 1. Lots of work. Stressful work. The market is a little crazy right now and people are being cranky. More about that in an upcoming post this week. 2. Indoor projects around our house. Amy has been up painting late in the night again. The bright pink back stairway is now gone. Two
We would like to have some work done at our home this summer, so I’ve been busy contacting various contractors during the past few weeks. My experiences with getting people to call me back, come to my house and provide a quote have ranged from surprisingly pleasant to sorely disappointing. The areas where we need some help are removing a large rotting tree, getting some new windows installed and improving insulation in our basement and
Victorian architecture is at its finest in this 1890s home on more than an acre of land, located in Hartford’s Blue Hills neighborhood. It offers 6 bedrooms and 2.5 baths over 4,078 square feet. Featuring a period fireplace, turned staircase with built-in bench, natural woodwork, and molding, the foyer invites you into this beautiful home, providing a glimpse of what’s to come. The first floor includes a formal living room, family room with fireplace, dining
I am providing today’s public service announcement on the behalf of all homeowners trying to sell their homes. Well, at least my homeowners. Buyers, when you are touring homes with your agent and you find yourself really needing to go to the bathroom, please follow these simple Potty Etiquette rules: 1. Ask yourself, how badly do I really need to go? If you are not about to pee your pants, please do not use my
This move-in condition split level has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood close to shopping and highway access. Neutral paint colors and shiny hardwood floors welcome you into the living room. The remodeled kitchen offers plenty of storage and a laundry closet. The kitchen opens to a family room which features a fireplace and sliders to a deck. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, each with generous closet space.