97 Girard Avenue, Hartford's West End

We recently listed this warm and lovingly preserved Victorian home in Hartford’s West End for rent. The home offers 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths over 3,060 sqft. The first floor greets your guests with a large foyer and original molding throughout the level. Large living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining, plus don’t miss the den with the rounded wall. The kitchen, large butler’s pantry, half bath, mudroom, and laundry area complete the first

David Panagore and Downtown Hartford

On Monday, September 27th, Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE) is hosting an event focused on Downtown Hartford, and featuring David Panagore, COO and Director of Development Services for the City of Hartford. Mr. Panagore is a strong advocate for Hartford. He is leading the charge to encourage development in the capital city, and seems comfortable sharing information about projects that are under discussion, but by no means finalized. For example, just last week he

Musical Neighbors

Our neighbors are a musical bunch. Melodies can be heard from many different directions during the outdoor seasons, with tastes differing dramatically. Some neighbors perform, while others listen, and on occasion there is dancing. We recently got a new neighbor who seems to be a dedicated and talented violin player. Although we have not had the opportunity to meet him/her yet, we have enjoyed the extended practice sessions. Libby especially likes to lounge in the

House Styles in Greater Hartford

Most people have a favorite house style. Ranches, capes, colonials, contemporaries, bungalows, split levels, tudors, farm houses, raised ranches, victorians- and a few others I’m surely forgetting. There is a house type for everyone and each of these styles have unique layouts and design features. When we work with buyers sometimes they are familiar with house styles and sometimes they are not. For example, we often find that buyers don’t realize that capes usually have