Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
Today I saw the best yard ever. Large, level, fenced and sunny, it had everything I look for in a yard. There were flower gardens and vegetable gardens. The patio had covered and open areas – both large enough for a table and chairs. And of course there was an area for the grill. I want that yard. This sort of thing has happened to me before. One of the interesting aspects of working in
Own a piece of Hartford history with this thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained home on Prospect Avenue, just steps from Elizabeth Park. Designed by noted architects Hapgood & Hapgood, original features abound with numerous stained glass windows, marble sinks, canvas ceilings, 3 fireplaces, and quartersawn oak woodwork throughout. The oversized living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining. A tastefully renovated kitchen with original butler and dry goods pantries meet all of your culinary needs.
Older homes often have noticeable gaps between the top of the molding and the ceiling. Sort of like what you can see here. Older homes also often have plaster walls, making homeowners think twice about nailing picture hooks into place. Fortunately, the people that built the older homes devised an alternative strategy for hanging decorations – picture molding. Making holes in plaster is not ideal. Instead, a rail of molding is mounted on the wall
The next downtown residential project to begin renting is going to be the Hollander Foundation Center at 410 Asylum Street. The drywall is up inside and work crews are making steady progress towards their August 2009 completion goal. Common Ground, the project developer, is currently looking for retail tenants for six ground floor retail suites. Rental applications for the apartments will be available later in the spring. Plans for 410 Asylum have changed dramatically over
Although the frequent snow and ice storms may suggest otherwise, spring will be here soon enough and bring with it the outdoor construction and renovation season. Towns in the Greater Hartford area and the State of Connecticut have a number of ordinances in place that homeowners need to be aware of as they plan this year’s projects. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or planning to hire a crew, make sure that you comply with any