105 Girard Avenue, Hartford’s West End

105 Girard has everything you would expect in a classic West End Victorian. Set up from the street, a deep front porch is the perfect gathering place. Step through the entry vestibule into an open foyer, featuring a pretty turned staircase. High ceilings, hardwood floors, and French doors throughout frame the space. The main level provides a formal living room with wood burning fireplace and a formal dining room with bay window. An office space

27 Fairfield Road, West Hartford

This sweet colonial, located in the Norfeldt/King Philip/Hall district, is ready for its next owners. With newly refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout, all you’ll need to do is move right in. The first floor offers a classic layout featuring a living room with wood burning fireplace and a formal dining room. The kitchen has plenty of storage and workspace, as well as room for an eat-in table. A powder room completes the first

227 Penn Drive, West Hartford

This thoughtfully updated home in the Morley/King Philip/Hall district awaits its new owner. A showstopper kitchen remodel is the focal point of the first floor, which has opened the entire kitchen and dining space. An oversized center island is perfect for meal prep and congregating. There are granite counters, stainless steel appliances, double sinks, tile flooring and backsplash, and a beautiful greenhouse window. The large dining area accommodates formal or informal gatherings. A sizeable living

February Contracts: Poised for Spring

The Hartford County single-family market finished February with 706 contracts, a 2.2% increase over February of last year. The year always begins with a slow ramp up of activity as new listings come onto the market, and buyers begin to think about the spring. Market data shows that the inventory of available homes is still quite low in many towns. Buyers tend to behave in one of two ways when there are not a lot

Real Estate Math

Of the various maths involved in residential real estate, calculating the value of home improvement projects is the most difficult. Return on investment is ultimately determined by the market. There are no definitive answers, unlike there are in the problem above. A quick quiz: Which of these projects tends to provide the best return on investment for sellers?    A. Back Yard Patio Installation    B. Garage Door Replacement    C. Minor Kitchen Remodel    D. Window Replacement Buyers