Who’s Watching Me?

Buyers, have you ever wondered if you’re being recorded when you tour a house? I was talking about that with some clients this weekend when one made a comment about being recorded when we were viewing a home. One thought it could happen, the other didn’t. I offered that I work under the assumption that I am being recorded, both video and voice, in every house I visit. I know this sounds a little paranoid.

2014 Wrap-Up: Single-Family Results

2015-01-15 Hartford County Single-Family Deals by Year

The headline trend in the Hartford County single-family real estate markets in 2014 was that there was no prevailing narrative. After a few years of uncertainty in the late 2000s following the financial crisis, the markets enjoyed a few years of obvious recovery. The results of 2014 cannot be explained in comparable terms. The simple way to explain the year is to say it was a repeat of 2013. The number of single-family deals recorded

202 Laurel Street, Hartford’s Asylum Hill

202 Laurel, Hartford

Built in 1901, this Colonial in Hartford’s Asylum Hill neighborhood was completely renovated in 2012. The architectural elements begin immediately with the detail work above the front porch. Inside, the original banister and a diamond shaped stained glass window anchor the foyer. Walk past the living room on the front of the home to the open family room and dining room. The large space is connected to the eat-in kitchen, which features stainless steel appliances.

December Contracts: The Finish Line

2015-01-07 Hartford County Single Family Contracts in December 2014

Hartford County home sales finished 2014 with 429 single-family contracts in December, representing an 8.1% increase over December of 2013. The final month of the year is consistently the least active, and this year was no exception, but the contract count was the highest yet in the real estate market’s continuing recovery. Activity in the Hartford County single-family market was down 1.6% for the whole year compared to 2013. Monthly contract counts were more erratic

137 Girard Avenue, Hartford’s West End

This fantastic West End 3-family is located across the street from the UConn Law School. Charming architecture, strong income and separate utilities make this a great property for an owner occupant or investment buyer. The first floor unit offers an updated kitchen and renovated full bathroom, 2 bedrooms, formal living and dining rooms and a powder room. The second floor unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and laundry in the unit. The third floor