September Contracts: Downward Trend

2013-10-07 Hartford County Single Family Contracts in September 2013

September contract data for Hartford County single-family home sales showed a decrease in activity on both a month-over-month basis and a year-over-year basis. The final count was 620 contracts for September, which was slightly behind the 625 from September 2012. We were very surprised by how the month developed. After a flurry of activity at the end of August and the beginning of September, we were expecting a strong month and a step up in

4 Farnham Road, West Hartford

4 Farnham

This traditional Colonial offers a classic layout and architectural details. The main level has a front to back living room with fireplace, dining room with corner cabinet and paneled family room overlooking the back yard. The home has hardwood floors and replacement windows. Upstairs the landing opens to two generous bedrooms, a large closet and a full bath. There is an attached one car garage and the yard is level and sunny. 4 Farnham Road

214 Elm Street, Windsor Locks

Set back from the road on a private lot, this home is perfect in just about every way. It has been thoughtfully updated inside and out and is meticulously maintained. An open front porch and foyer welcome you. The first floor has hardwood floors throughout and features a formal living room and dining room. The kitchen is updated with new appliances, granite counters, provides plenty of cabinet space and has an eat-in area. It is

90 Montowese Street, Hartford

This bright and sunny Colonial in the South End is located close to the Wethersfield line. Neutral decor, newly refinished hardwood floors and other recent updates make it move-in ready. The first floor has a formal living and dining room, nicely sized kitchen, remodeled half bathroom, and 3-season sunroom. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The home has a new roof, replacement windows, a level yard and a detached 1-car garage. 90

August Contracts: A Late Summer Breather

Hartford County Single Family Contracts in August 2013

Single-family contracts dropped to 694 for the month of August, which is a continued fall-off from the spring peak yet still outpacing the 2012 results. On a year-to-date basis the 2013 deal count is about 8% ahead of where we were in 2012 as of the end of August. From an agent’s point of view, the market felt quiet in August. Deals still came together, but the pace was noticeably slower than it had been