Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
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
A fantastic Scoville-designed home presents West End charm at its best. This Victorian has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained throughout the years. Original features abound with numerous stained glass windows, marble sinks, canvas ceilings, 4 fireplaces, and yellow ironspot brick exterior. The welcoming foyer is flanked by an office and the formal living room with fireplace. An oversized dining room features another fireplace and built-in hutch and is perfect for entertaining. The tastefully renovated
Blue Back Square and the Center are a short walk from this move-in ready condo. Hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings and architectural moldings provide classic 1920’s charm. The unit has a formal living room with a fireplace and an oversized formal dining room. A remodeled kitchen has eat-in space, as well as access to the back deck. Both bedrooms are generously sized and share the full bathroom. Laundry is located in the unit and there
When a seller leaves their house for a buyer at closing, they are supposed to leave it empty and in broom clean condition. Fixtures that were agreed upon during the contract signing remain. Items like kitchen appliances, attached lighting, sometimes draperies. The buyer has a chance to do a final walk through before their closing to make sure the house is empty other than what should remain and that no damage has occurred since the
July was an active month in the West Hartford single-family real estate market, but not quite as exciting as June. There were 86 closings in July, which was modestly above the 2012 count, and on a year-to-date basis we are about 12% ahead of 2012 in the total number of closed deals. The statistics can shift a lot over the summer months. Buyers that put properties under contract in the spring close on those deals