March Contracts: Trends Old and New

2022-04-03 Hartford County Single-Family Contracts 2022-03

Hartford County finished March with 780 single-family contracts signed. The total was about 24% fewer the March 2021 tally, putting 2022 about 19% behind 2021 on a year-to-date basis. We’ve written at length about low inventory. A new data point illustrating inventory challenges is that listings in Q1 were down more than 13% from 2021. Listings in Q1 2021 were down 20% from 2020. Combining those two numbers, there were 31% fewer listings in Q1

126 Kenyon St, Hartford’s West End

126 Kenyon, Hartford

Don’t miss this classic West End Victorian! Plenty of space and original architectural charm make this a great West End opportunity. The sunny enclosed porch is a quiet space to read and watch the world go by. Step inside and you’ll be wowed by the beautiful hardwood floors, original woodwork, stained glass windows, and pocket doors. The first floor plan is bright, open, and perfect for entertaining. The foyer connects the formal living room, formal

February Contracts: Still Waiting

2022-03-04 Hartford County Single-Family Contracts 2022-02

February is an unusual month for the real estate market. It has fewer days than those on either side, which actually does cause the number of contracts to plot lower than the average daily activity would otherwise indicate. The month is also at a point in the seasonal cycle at which inventory levels are often at their lowest. Buyers tend to begin looking earlier in the year than sellers tend to list their homes. Sellers

January Contracts: Pins and Needles

2022-02-09 Hartford County Single-Family Contracts 2022-01

Hartford County began the year with 611 single-family contracts during the month of January. The total was well below the counts for the prior two years, but in line with the strong markets from 2016-2019. This is the point of the real estate year where there is peak uncertainty. Inventory is traditionally at its lowest point because the prior year listings all expired (or sold) and new listings have not yet begun to come onto

43-45 Beacon Street, Hartford

43-45 Beacon Street, Hartford

This updated 3-unit building offers tremendous possibilities as either an investment property or for owner occupancy. The first floor unit has the traditional layout and details, with columns in the living room and a built-in cabinet in the dining room. The kitchen is updated with stone counters, stainless appliances, a double sink, and a large pantry. Two bedrooms flank an updated full bathroom with jetted tub. The second floor could be used as either a