17 Harwich Lane, West Hartford

Welcome to a bright, upgraded, end unit at the Tumblebrook Estates community. The first floor features a combination living room and dining room that opens to the kitchen. Hardwood floors, crown molding, fireplace, and French doors add to the character of the space. The oversized, eat-in kitchen has more than enough room for cooking and storage, with a breakfast area at the far end. A traditional foyer and updated powder room complete the level. Upstairs,

126 Warrenton Avenue, Hartford’s West End

Ornate detailing on the porch and exterior of 126 Warrenton Avenue offers a hint at the vintage architectural details that you’ll find inside this classic Victorian home. It offers 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths over 2,795 square feet. Natural woodwork is the outstanding feature as you enter the foyer. Pocket doors lead to the formal living room with a decorative fireplace. The living room opens to an oversized dining room with pocket doors, a fireplace

54 Gifford Road, West Hartford

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this move-in condition Colonial is within walking distance to the shopping and restaurants at Blue Back Square. It offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths over 1,200 square feet. The first floor features a formal living room with a pellet stove, formal dining room, remodeled kitchen and half bathroom. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The backyard is private and fully fenced with a patio, deck and gardens.

April Contracts: Spring has Sprung?

Based on the number of contracts written in April, we’re having a late spring this year. April finished with slightly more deals than March 2011, and 34% fewer deals in the year-over-year comparison. Where are all the buyers? After quickly falling off the 2010 trend line, we’ve also now fallen below 2009’s activity level. Maybe it’s no longer cool to buy houses. Too bad though, there are lots of interesting homeownership opportunities. That being said,

289 Beechwood Road, West Hartford

This nicely sized ranch has good potential and is conveniently located near the West Farms Mall shopping area and I-84 for quick highway access. It offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths over 1,547 square feet. The foyer has built-ins and a closet and leads to the formal living room with wood burning fireplace. The kitchen and dining room are smaller spaces and could be combined to make a more open eating/dining area. The master bedroom