The Evolution of Appraisal Risk

Real estate appraisals have been a hot button issue over the past few years. First, appraisers were implicated as a contributing factor to the real estate bubble in the mid 2000s. The line of thinking was that they were focused less on the accuracy of their results than on their next deal. Next, the government responded by clamping down on the appraisal process to prevent lenders and real estate agents (who were both also implicated

218 North Beacon Street, Hartford’s West End

You must see this impeccably maintained, thoughtfully updated Colonial in Hartford’s historic West End. This home offers 6 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bathrooms over 4,123 square feet. Natural woodwork and a grand staircase, along with details like pocket doors and canvas and beamed ceilings welcome you home. The living room features a large fireplace, anchoring the perfectly proportioned space. A spacious dining room opens immediately off the living room, and a first floor

24 Stockade Circle, Wethersfield

This storybook Gambrel Colonial located in Pyquag Village is perfect both inside and out. This home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths over 2,267 square feet. Mature gardens frame the home and welcome you. Inside, the foyer opens to a formal living room with built-in bookshelves and a wood burning fireplace. A large dining room leads into the remodeled kitchen. With an attached family room, this space is really the heart of the home. The

6E Talcott Ridge, Farmington

Conveniently located, this end unit townhouse at Talcott Ridge in Farmington is light and bright, in move-in condition. This condo offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms over 1,224 square feet. Inside you’ll find an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings. The living room has a fireplace and sliders to a large deck. The kitchen is updated and opens to the dining room. The master bedroom is generously sized with ample closet space and is

March Contracts: Rolling into Spring

Single-family homes in Hartford County continued to be snapped up in March. The month continued the very strong pace from January and February, with a 30% increase in the number of homes that went under contract compared to March 2011. The month was only slightly behind the tax credit fueled binge that we experienced in March of 2010. Each town is a little bit different, but the hot towns are super hot. Just look at