Saving a West End Home

Historic preservation is a labor of love, with individuals and small groups fighting to restore pieces of our collective past. Two families in Hartford’s West End, the Kleins and the Winkleys, have stepped up to personally commit their resources and talents to revitalize a historic home in their neighborhood. By the time they’re finished, the team will have transformed a poorly maintained and out-of-date structure into a brand new Shingle style home circa 1905. For

Proud Parents

They sure do grow up quickly! It seems like just yesterday we were preparing to raise our very own little ones. Carefully preparing the bed, gathering the necessary accesories, and mixing the right amount of food. And now, just look at them, we couldn’t be prouder. This has been our best tomato crop ever – by a large margin. The small plants pictured in our late-May post have grown to the size of small shrubs

Hiring a Real Estate Attorney

A good real estate attorney is an important and necessary person to have on your team when you’re thinking about buying or selling property. Closing attorneys work with lenders and the buyers and sellers to account for all of the funds involved, manage the title insurance and title search process, and provide general guidance throughout the transaction. Sellers typically understand the importance of closing attorneys because they’ve worked with real estate attorneys in the past

Really, Which School is the Best?

Clients often ask my opinion on school districts. “Which towns have the best schools?” “Which elementary school is the best in this town?” “Which private schools in the area are the best?” They’ve hired me as the expert to represent them in their home purchase and want my opinion on a variety of topics related to that purchase. Schools are a big part of the decision for many people because they have, or will eventually

117 Shadow Lane- West Hartford

Kyle and I are selling the condo that we own in West Hartford. It’s a desirable second floor, end unit located in the Colonial Village complex. The 660 square foot one bedroom, one bath, ranch-style layout offers neutral colors, an open floor plan, and great closet space. The kitchen and bath have been updated. There is storage space in the basement and laundry in the building. One dedicated parking spot comes with the unit and