The August real estate market showed an unusual level of activity. At 696 contracts, it wasn’t the most active month of the year, and in fact it merely tied the final tally for July. But it was still a busy month, and exciting for the market. Just last month we wrote… Looking ahead, August is traditionally more about vacations and back-to-school preparations than about real estate, making it a difficult data point to interpret. Historically
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The West End Civic Association (WECA) Planning and Zoning Committee convened a meeting on the evening of August 28, 2014 to hear about a proposed redevelopment of the Hartford College for Women site. The property, bounded by Asylum Avenue, Elizabeth Street, and Girard Avenue, is a little over 10 acres and is currently owned by the University of Hartford. It has been available for a number of years, and has been the subject of a
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This beautifully updated townhouse at The Oaks is in a quiet location, yet with convenient access to the highway. The home is 1,202 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The unit was recently tastefully remodeled and has hardwood floors, neutral colors, and new light fixtures. An oversized living room is open to the dining room and kitchen. It features a fireplace and a vaulted ceiling. The kitchen offers newer appliances, granite counters, an
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The spacious front porch of this West End Colonial is a perfect way to welcome friends and neighbors. Pass through the double entry, with mosaic tile floor, into the oversized foyer. Natural woodwork, canvas ceilings, and a grand staircase are just some of the many architectural features. The living room has a fireplace and built-in bench seat. The dining room includes a bay and built-in. Enjoy the updated kitchen with Vermont soapstone counters, farmhouse sink,
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The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) is the water utility for a number of towns in the Hartford area. They are in the middle of a massive effort called the Clean Water Project, whose goal is to reduce the amount of untreated sewage that finds its way into local rivers and streams during storms when the sanitary sewer is overwhelmed by rain water. The MDC has been doing a lot of work in the West End
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