One month ends and another begins, so that must mean it’s time for some more real estate statistics for the Greater Hartford area. As always, data comes from the CT Multiple Listing Service, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and is for single family homes only. Here is the data and let me just say the results are not pretty. My analysis follows after the chart… My observations… 1. First off, let me just warn
Last week I scheduled a condo showing for a buyer client. I arrived first and I went in to open up and turn on lights. When I stepped inside, I noticed the smell of natural gas. The furnace and the hot water heater, both hooked up to natural gas, were in a closet by the front door. The condo was vacant. I waited for my client to arrive. When they walked in the door the
Buyers have different “deal breakers” when it comes to searching for the right house. Sometimes they must have a garage. Sometimes they need a fourth bedroom. Sometimes the yard has to be a certain size. And sometimes they just need to find a dining room large enough to hold their dining room table and 10 chairs. The last “deal breaker” might seem like a unique one, but it’s really not uncommon for buyers to pass
Who decides where you live? A. Your real estate agent B. Your parents or some other relative C. Your friends D. Your co-workers E. You The correct answer to this question is E- You, but sadly I see options A, B, C, and D occurring quite often. This really isn’t how it should be, but sometimes it’s the reality. Here’s how it happens… Your Real Estate Agent Your real estate agent should be a wealth
I recently listed this stunningly remodeled Victorian located at 133 Kenyon Street in the West End of Hartford. The architect was William H. Scoville, a popular designer for the time period, the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The home is located in the Noah Webster Magnet School elementary district. It offers 2,626 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 2.1 baths. The third floor of this home is unfinished and offers the potential for an additional 1,000