The Power of Portable Storage

You’re getting ready to put your house on the market and your place is filled with too much stuff. Or at least that’s what your real estate agent says. What’s one to do? Rent a portable storage unit. Please. Just do it. It will make your home look larger if you have less stuff crammed in there and it will also help make your (inevitable) move easier in the upcoming months. We have several clients

Are You Real or Not?

I usually receive anywhere from 50 to 100 non-spam emails a day to my work account. These emails are from clients, other agents, and sometimes potential clients. The potential client emails come in two formats, directly from a person to my email address or through a real estate website like Realtor.com, Zillow, etc. to my email address. Emails that come from a person directly to my account are usually from “real” people. By “real” I

706 Prospect Ave, Hartford’s West End

This elegant West End Colonial retains much of its original 1897 character, yet has been updated for today’s lifestyle. Upon entering, you are greeted with an open and welcoming entry that includes one of the property’s 5 fireplaces. The formal living room features a fireplace and built-ins, and opens to the dining room. On the other side of the entry is a terrific first floor family room – an unusual feature in the West End.

Are Real Estate Websites Your Friend?

Real estate websites came up in yesterday’s post. The basic question was, “Can buyers rely on public real estate websites during a home search?” I think we can all agree that they’re fun to look at, and they do a very nice job at presenting and consolidating data. But do they have a buyer’s (or seller’s) best interests in mind? I don’t think they do. Their goal is to make money. Basically all the sites

21 Rodney Street, Hartford’s West End

This classic West End Colonial is light and bright and in move-in condition. It offers 6 bedrooms and 2.5 baths over 2,247 square feet. An open front porch welcomes you and is a nice space to relax and chat with neighbors. Inside you’ll find freshly painted walls throughout and refinished hardwood floors. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and leads to the spacious dining room. The kitchen is remodeled and features new appliances,