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

25 Congress Street, Unit A, Hartford

Come see this light and bright condo in the historic Congress Street community. The unit features two bedrooms and a full bathroom, a large living room, and a kitchen with good storage. Enjoy central air, gas heat, oversized windows, two fireplaces, in-unit laundry, and a detached 1-car garage. Close to Downtown Hartford and the Hartford Hospital campus. Walk, bike, or bus to restaurants, entertainment, or work from this convenient location. 25 Congress, Unit A is

June Contracts: Spring Peak

Hartford County finished June with 1,027 single family contracts. It was the third straight month of more than a thousand deals, and a gradual decline from the May peak. The month was slightly busier than the unusually active June 2015. On a year-to-date basis, the first half of 2016 was about 15% ahead of 2015. The outperformance has decreased as spring arrived, though each individual month is still ahead of the corresponding month from last

70 Cone Street, Hartford’s West End

Many recent improvements make this West End Victorian a perfect mix of new and vintage. Refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint accentuate the original architectural elements including pocket doors, tin ceilings, multiple fireplaces and various built-ins. Beautiful entertaining spaces await with a formal foyer, living and dining rooms. A completely remodeled kitchen with eat-in space and dedicated pantry await the new owner. A laundry room and a refreshed three-quarter bath complete the first floor. Upstairs,