The No-Name Mum Farm in Ellington

Last year I was showing a house in the boonies (defined by me as any place more than 30 minutes from my house) and I stumbled across a farm with acres and acres of blooming mums. It was quite a sight to see. I stopped in on my way home from the appointment and ended up filling my car with gigantic mums of various colors, bursting with blooms. The selection was unbelievable and pricing incredibly

August Contracts: Sizzling Summer Market

Hartford County Single Family Contracts in August 2014

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

Housing at the Hartford College for Women Site

Former Hartford College for Women Site

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

70 Copper Beech Drive, Rocky Hill

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

219 Oxford Street, Hartford’s West End

219Oxford - Blog

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,