February Contracts: Yawn

February was dramatic and interesting; the market statistics brought something new and different to think about and interpret. There were 489 Hartford County single-family contracts, a 13% decrease from February of 2012 and a 10% decrease from January of 2013. As the month progressed, we felt that the market had noticeably slowed from the January pace. But it’s very difficult to know how much of what we see is specific to our current set of

24 Cypress Circle, Berlin

24 Cypress Circle, Berlin

This updated end unit condominium in the Silver Ridge community is a comfortable and inviting home with 2+ bedrooms, 2.1 baths and 2,110 of finished square feet. Enter into the open main living area, complete with hardwood floors, a gas fireplace and cathedral ceiling. The combined living room and dining room lead into the eat-in kitchen, which is outfitted with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Sliders access a courtyard which brightens up the space

January Contracts: Strong, Very Strong

January contracts were up nearly 19% over the same month last year. The market appears poised for a strong spring season, and to extend the increase in activity that we saw in 2012. Can 2013 outperform 2012 in each and every month in the same way that 2012 outperformed 2011? That would be exciting for the market, and going back to a chart from January showing that the region is about 30% below market activity

308 Barbour Road, New Britain

308 Barbour Road New Britain

This charming Cape is close to CCSU and lives like a Colonial, with all 3 bedrooms located upstairs. The first floor offers a formal living room with wood burning fireplace and formal dining room with built-in hutch. The kitchen is updated with stainless steel appliances and a tile floor and has 2 pantries. It opens to a family room with sliders out to the yard. There is also an updated half bathroom. Upstairs there are

31 Woodland Street- Unit 3U, Hartford

This neat and clean 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit at the Woodland House condo community has a nice view overlooking the pool. The unit has an open floor plan with hardwood floors. The living room and dining room are open to each other and flow into the kitchen. The kitchen has been remodeled with new cabinets, countertops, appliances and flooring. A full bath is adjacent to the spacious master bedroom. The condo has ample closet