Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
The November 2009 issue of Remodeling Magazine included the 22nd edition of their annual report about the financial impact of various home improvement projects. They look at both midrange and upscale projects, and hit on all the major renovations, calculating the percentage of the cost that could be recovered in a sale. Data is broken down by region and even by major cities within a region. I was excited to discover that Hartford is one
Don’t worry, we still exist! 🙂 December was a refresh and recharge (and work) month for us, so we decided to leave the blog alone for a bit, as we figured most of you had other things to be doing too. We were doing real estate during the month though, of varying degrees of importance. I received several calls from people that are thinking about selling their homes this spring, so I’ve started meeting with
A fantastic Scoville-designed home presents West End charm at its best! This Victorian has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained throughout the years. Original features abound with numerous stained glass windows, marble sinks, canvas ceilings, 4 fireplaces, and yellow ironspot brick exterior. The welcoming foyer is flanked by an office and the formal living room with fireplace. An oversized dining room features another fireplace and built-in hutch and is perfect for entertaining. The tastefully renovated
This past Saturday’s electronics recycling event in West Hartford was a big hit. Traffic was at a virtual standstill for blocks around the Public Works facility off Oakwood Ave, where the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) set up their collection point. People waited for over an hour to get rid of their old tvs, computers, dvd players, and all sorts of other random junk. I made the mistake of trying to sneak in just before
On Thursday, October 29th, the West End Civic Association (WECA) Planning & Zoning Committee met to begin a conversation about many of the zoning-related issues that the neighborhood found contentious during the past year. The agenda listed density as the main topic, with specific mention of converting existing properties to include more approved units, new condo and multi-unit developments, fairness issues around illegal rentals, accessory dwelling units, the financial impact of zoning decisions on homeowners,