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

Buyer Agents Are…

In the state of Connecticut buyers are able to have their own agents in a home purchase. Buyers have all sorts of different perceptions of buyer agents and this law. At the end of the day, buyer agents are what you make them. Some see buyer agents as an unnecessary obstacle to their purchase. The buyers just want to purchase a home and feel they can manage their deal themselves. These people often end up

Homebuyer Event on Monday April 9, 2012

Have you ever thought about buying a home? Whether you are considering a search this spring or not planning to look for years, this informational session will help you understand the basics of buying a home in the Greater Hartford area. It will be more of a conversation than a lecture, and questions will be strongly encouraged. We will be leading the HYPE Homebuyer Seminar on Monday, April 9th, 2012 at 6:00pm. It will be

10 Walbridge Road, West Hartford

This charming West End-style colonial is located in the always popular Elizabeth Park neighborhood. The home offers 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths over 3,171 sqft. A landscape architect designed custom patio welcomes you to 10 Walbridge Road and invites you to sit and chat with your neighbors. Inside a traditional foyer greets your guests and is flanked by the formal living room which features a fireplace, built-in book shelves, and French door access to the

109 Girard Avenue, Hartford’s West End

An open floor plan offers great flow in this West End colonial, just steps from the UConn Law School and Hartford Seminary. This home is 2,710 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 half baths. Lovely perennial gardens and mature plantings welcome you and invite you to spend some time on the front porch. Inside you’ll find a library with built-in bookcases and a formal living room that opens to a dining