April single-family contracts came in at about the same level as Hartford County saw last month. Activity remains much higher than we observed in 2011, and the month-to-month count of negotiated contracts seems to be following the same pattern as last year. We’ve already commented on much of what we’re seeing in the market right now. Some towns are very active, and multiple offer situations are common. Inventory is on the low side, so buyers
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This neat and clean Colonial is a short walk to West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square, located in the Morley school district. The home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom over 1,152 square feet. The formal living room has a wood burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves. A formal dining room leads to the kitchen which has eat-in space and granite counters. Upstairs there are two nicely sized bedrooms and a full bath. A
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This townhouse style condo is located on the top floor of a charming brick building in a small community. Located in Hartford’s Asylum Hill neighborhood, the unit is close to Downtown and has convenient highway access. This condo offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms over 1,282 square feet. The open floor plan makes the unit light and bright, and great for entertaining. The kitchen has a good amount of work space and plenty of
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Real estate appraisals have been a hot button issue over the past few years. First, appraisers were implicated as a contributing factor to the real estate bubble in the mid 2000s. The line of thinking was that they were focused less on the accuracy of their results than on their next deal. Next, the government responded by clamping down on the appraisal process to prevent lenders and real estate agents (who were both also implicated
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You must see this impeccably maintained, thoughtfully updated Colonial in Hartford’s historic West End. This home offers 6 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bathrooms over 4,123 square feet. Natural woodwork and a grand staircase, along with details like pocket doors and canvas and beamed ceilings welcome you home. The living room features a large fireplace, anchoring the perfectly proportioned space. A spacious dining room opens immediately off the living room, and a first floor
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