Beefy Moldings

“We are running about a week ahead of schedule.” How many times have you heard that during a renovation project? I’m guessing not very many. Yet that’s how Christian Winkley of Oxford Builders began the (unsolicited) update email he sent us on Sunday morning. The kitchen project is now squarely in the putting-it-all-back-together phase and it appears that we’ll be getting back into the space sooner than anticipated. Yippee! Today’s activity was door frames and

Questions from the Home Buying Workshop

Last weekend I did a Home Buying Workshop at the Connecticut Convention Center in conjunction with the CT Home and Remodeling Show. It was a very interactive discussion, and attendees asked many interesting questions. Here are two questions we covered that will hopefully be relevant to a larger audience: How do I find out about open houses? There are a few places to check to find out about the open houses in the Greater Hartford

Home Buying Workshop – Saturday, March 6th

Are you considering a home purchase this year? Would you like to learn more about the home buying process? Do you know someone else in the market who might like more information? This Saturday, March 6th, from 1:00 – 3:00, we’re leading a home buying workshop (which includes a mortgage broker) to help get buyers started and to answer questions. The event will be held in conjunction with the Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show at

706 Prospect Avenue, Hartford's West End

This elegant West End Colonial retains much of its original 1897 character, yet has been updated for today’s lifestyle. Upon entering, you are greeted with an open and welcoming entry that includes one of the property’s 5 fireplaces. The formal living room and dining room both feature fireplaces and built-ins. A large eat-in kitchen with fireplace, cherry cabinetry, and granite opens to a peaceful and private wrap-around deck that connects with the covered porch off