On Thursday, October 29th, the West End Civic Association (WECA) Planning & Zoning Committee met to begin a conversation about many of the zoning-related issues that the neighborhood found contentious during the past year. The agenda listed density as the main topic, with specific mention of converting existing properties to include more approved units, new condo and multi-unit developments, fairness issues around illegal rentals, accessory dwelling units, the financial impact of zoning decisions on homeowners,
October is closed out, so here’s the latest data from the CT Multiple Listing Service for single family homes, deemed reliable, but not guaranteed… My Observations… 1. Overall, the number of Closed Sales are up again, 2.6% this month, when comparing to October 2008. It will be interesting to see the results of November, as I feel they will also show an increase over last year as people try to jam in their closing by
For the past 16 years, Lisa Campo has been putting on a Halloween show in her front yard. She spends much of the month of October decorating, with her impressive collection of horrible creatures and terrible scenes. Each year there is something new added to the mix. The whole production comes to life on Halloween as live actors join the props for an evening of scares. Kyle and I joined the cast last year and
We hope that you’ve enjoyed following our Saving a West End Home series during the past few months. The restoration is complete and now it’s time to make this fantastic historic home yours! A completely rehabbed exterior welcomes you, starting with the new 35-year architectural shingle roof. The new wooden shingle siding, rebuilt front porch, and restored windows with full storms have all been freshly painted in historically appropriate colors. Stepping inside, you’re greeted by
I’m cheap. I don’t like turning the heat on any sooner than necessary. But it’s already cold out. Showing houses that don’t have the heat turned on is no fun. Particularly if we’ve just gotten out of a nice warm car with seat heaters. Buyers typically won’t stay long in a house if they’re cold. It’s not very welcoming. The longer you can get someone to stay in your home, the better chance you have