August Contracts: Hot Summer

Hartford County finished the month of August with 855 single-family contracts. The total was an increase over the prior month, and a return to significant outperformance over the prior year. On a year-to-date basis, 2016 is about 12% ahead of 2015 in terms of the total number of contracts signed. The August result makes the July data point look like the outlier. This year had been consistently more active than last year beginning right away

48 Bliss Street, East Hartford

Attention investors. Solid two family in need of updating. Rental income in place. Neighborhood setting with nice yard. Separate gas mechanicals for both units. One new hot water heater. Off street parking and carport. Sold as-is. 48 Bliss Street is offered at $89,000. If you’d like to see this home, please have your agent arrange a showing or call me at 860-655-2125 to schedule a visit. More details are available.

16 Buckingham Lane, West Hartford

Fantastic newer construction home located on a quiet cul-de-sac, just steps to Elizabeth Park. Freshly painted, lots of natural light, high ceilings, and beautiful hardwood floors are just some of the reasons this home is easy living. The first floor has an open floor plan and features a formal living room and dining room, as well as dedicated office space. The remodeled kitchen offers granite counters, stainless steel appliances, eat-in space and a pantry. It

July Contracts: Summertime

July was the first month of 2016 in which the number of Hartford County single-family contracts did not exceed the total for the corresponding month in 2015. There were 846 deals in the CTMLS, which was about 3% below last year’s total. Despite the July result, on a year-to-date basis 2016 is nearly 13% ahead of 2015’s sales pace. Summer apparently came early to the local real estate markets this year, and that’s just fine

149 Beacon Street, Hartford’s West End

Hardwood floors, numerous built-ins, natural wood work and a charming front porch are just some of the details you’ll appreciate with this classic West End colonial. The porch leads to an entry vestibule, opening to the formal foyer with turned staircase. There is a spacious living room with fireplace, leading to the formal dining room. The kitchen features eat-in space, updated appliances and a large pantry. A full bathroom completes the first floor. Upstairs, the