121 Abbotsford Avenue, West Hartford

Great curb appeal and a classic floor plan make this newer construction home a smart choice. It offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths over 1,534 square feet. The formal living room and dining room flow nicely into each other and both have hardwood floors. A sizable kitchen features plenty of cabinet and counter space, an eat-in area, stainless steel appliances and tile floors. A slider door leads out to the deck and backyard. A half

Flatbush Avenue Bridge Construction Begins

I was fascinated by bridges as a kid, yet somehow managed to choose a liberal arts college without either an architecture or engineering program. Oops. Anyway, the upshot is that I get excited when new bridges are built. Even small, functional ones like what CT Fastrac has planned for Flatbush Avenue. Here is the rendering of the bridge and bus station, and here is the site plan for the area. Work has been going on

Reading Gen Y Tea Leaves

The attitudes and habits of Generation Y will determine the future of the American real estate market (and most other areas of our economy). They have different feelings and priorities when it comes to housing than previous generations. Members of Gen Y have been particularly hard hit by the choppy economic conditions that have dominated since the early 2000s. The Atlantic recently published a piece called The Cheapest Generation and the subtitle “Why Millennials aren’t

73 Randal Avenue, West Hartford

This two bedroom, one bath ranch is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and highway access. The exterior is low maintenance with classic brick. Inside, a formal living room with fireplace leads to the dining room with arched doorways. The kitchen is fully remodeled with maple cabinets, new appliances and a breakfast bar which looks into the dining room. An office rounds out the common space. Down the main hall you’ll find an updated full bath

182 Fern Street, West Hartford

Your private, top floor retreat combines the architectural details of the early 1900s with modern updates to create a bright, comfortable, spacious and interesting home. Enter through the foyer into the oversized living room, which features a working fireplace and built-in shelving, in addition to crown molding and hardwood floors. Quadruple windows overlook the tree-filled courtyard and the building’s intricate roofline. An open double doorway leads to the generous formal dining room, with more tree-filled