281 Autumn Street, Manchester

281 Autumn Street, Manchester

This sweet Highland Park Cape is close to multiple parks, great restaurants in Manchester Center, and I-384 access. It’s updated and well-maintained, so all you’ll need to do is pack your bags and move in. The first floor features a living room with wood burning fireplace, updated kitchen that opens to a large eat-in area, a remodeled full bathroom, a bedroom, and an additional room that could be an office or formal dining room. A

New Listings and the Broader Market

Weekly Listings

I’ve been tracking the number of new listings on a weekly basis to understand how the coronavirus impacted the Greater Hartford real estate market. Data about new listings is easily gathered from the MLS, and is an immediate gauge of seller sentiment. Because the market was already showing low inventory before the virus arrived, new listings seemed like it would be the obvious bottleneck in the market. The manner in which the listing data was

938 West Boulevard, Hartford’s West End

938 West Blvd, Hartford

Don’t miss this turnkey Colonial that is positively radiating with pride of ownership. A welcoming entry under the unique eyebrow window gives an immediate feeling of home. The living room features a wood burning fireplace and built-in bookcases. A heated sunroom brings the feel of the outdoors inside as a perfect office, playroom, or reading spot. The dining room overlooks the back yard and is a great size for entertaining. Finally, the kitchen includes a

Looking for Normal

Looking for Normal

Week after week I analyze MLS data to try to figure out how the market is doing. The County lost ground again last week when comparing the number of new listings to the same week in 2019. Despite the underperformance, there were positive signs in last week’s data. Importantly, it was the fourth week in a row when the number of new listings increased. The weekly total was about the level of new listings in

Showings in the COVID Market

Showings in the COVID Market

Touring a home is different now than it was up until early March 2020. Real estate in Connecticut never completely shut down, and agents quickly found common ground on how to make showings as safe as possible for sellers, buyers, and agents. The most important measure was to limit showings to only buyers who were actually serious about purchasing a home. Many consider touring homes to be a form of entertainment. Some like to see