2010 Condo Market Stats

Today we’re going to look at the Hartford County condo market for 2010. Like we’ve been doing with the single-family market, we’re going to focus on the contracts written so that we have a sense of when buyers and sellers are most active. The chart below shows the number of contracts written by month for each of the past two years, which will give a good baseline for what we will see in the coming

Weekend Plans: Jan 29th 2011

My weekend plan is to shovel snow. Even if it isn’t actively precipitating, there’s still snow to move. This week it was slushy stuff the plow deposited at the bottom of the driveway when they came through the neighborhood on a second pass a few days after the most recent storm. And I guess I should have done a better job tunneling through the giant snow banks at the intersection since a good samaritan took

Levels of Awesomeness

We’ve already taken a look back at how the real estate markets did in 2010, but there’s another review we can do that is just as exciting. How did the local agents do? And more importantly (to us), how did we do compared to everyone else? Before going any further, we have to define the ground rules. We like to keep it simple. We look at sold dollar volume in the Connecticut Multiple Listing Service

237 Fern Street #115E, West Hartford

This virtually new condo at Fernwood Estates offers luxury living within an active adult community. The ground floor unit features an open concept floor plan connecting the kitchen, dining room, and living room areas. The kitchen is fully equipped for a serious cook with stainless GE appliances, ample custom cabinetry, walk-in pantry, and granite counters. Details like tray ceilings, crown molding, and recessed lighting give the various spaces architectural flair and character. The master suite

791 Prospect Avenue #B3, West Hartford

Modern, bright, and spacious, this 2 bedroom 2 bath, over 1,826 sqft at the Grosvenor House offers the convenience and amenities that make it a wonderful home. A large foyer offers marble floors, room for a bench and table, and an oversized closet. Spacious and bright, the living and dining rooms flow smoothly together with plenty of space for each area. The updated kitchen has room for a table and ample storage. A secluded master