Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
2015 was a good year for Hartford County real estate. The total number of closed single-family sales recorded in the Connecticut Multiple Listings Service (CTMLS) database was 7,701 (as of 1/6/2016). The number of closed sales increased by 9% over the 2014 total. As the above chart shows, the market is approaching the activity levels seen in the early 2000s. The 7,701 sales are over 14% below the 2005 peak. The increase in sales have
Move right in to this updated townhouse in the Balbrae community. The formal living room, with fireplace, opens to a private elevated deck. Enjoy the updated kitchen with stone counters, butler’s pantry, and elegant dining room with wainscoting. The kitchen opens to a den that is a terrific place to relax. Retreat upstairs to a spacious master bedroom with en-suite full bath and walk-in closet. The finished lower level features a large family room that
The Hartford County single-family market finished December with 529 contracts, an increase of 23% over the 429 observed in December of 2014. For the full year there were 8.980 total contracts, which was an increase of 14% over 2014. The above chart shows that 2015 outperformed every month of 2014 except January. In general, the first quarter got off to a bit of a slow start because of the regular snow storms. The weather was
The Hartford County single-family real estate market finished November with 574 contracts. The total was 7% higher than November 2014, and was 13% ahead of 2014 on a year-to-date basis. Trends that we have discussed throughout the year continued to hold. Activity grew more strongly at the lower price points, and the inventory of available homes increased as the price point increased. The only price band that experienced fewer deals than in 2014 (on a
This distinctive Second Empire home offers style and convenience. It is move-in ready with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and front parlor with a beautiful bay. The first floor offers a flexible floor plan with the living and dining rooms. The remodeled, eat-in kitchen has an updated butler’s pantry and is adjacent to a mudroom with first floor laundry. Upstairs, the master bedroom features a renovated bathroom, walk-in closet with built-ins and a fireplace. There