If you’re looking to spend some time outside this weekend, consider helping the Knox Parks Foundation. The Greater Hartford Green Team is working with Trees for Hartford Neighborhoods to plant over 50 new trees in the City. The event runs from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, 4/16. Everyone will meet at the Niles Street Garden, at 17 Niles Street, to get a brief demo and then head out to the different planting sites. Volunteers need
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Real estate websites came up in yesterday’s post. The basic question was, “Can buyers rely on public real estate websites during a home search?” I think we can all agree that they’re fun to look at, and they do a very nice job at presenting and consolidating data. But do they have a buyer’s (or seller’s) best interests in mind? I don’t think they do. Their goal is to make money. Basically all the sites
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This past weekend I held an open house at 55 Grennan, in the heart of West Hartford Center. For those that don’t know, the West Hartford Center market is very active, and right now strongly favors sellers. Homes that are priced properly tend to sell very quickly because there are many buyers and agents on the lookout for opportunities. Our listing went under contract shortly before the open house. Since it’s virtually impossible to cancel
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Wow, the weekend is almost here, what’s happening already?!? The big event is The Odd Ball at Real Art Ways, which is the ultimate costume party. Check out the pictures of previous years to see what I mean … amazing. Otherwise there is the usual assortment of interesting local events to keep everyone out of trouble. And if you really can’t think of anything to do, then get outside and enjoy the weather. Saturday is
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This classic West End Colonial is light and bright and in move-in condition. It offers 6 bedrooms and 2.5 baths over 2,247 square feet. An open front porch welcomes you and is a nice space to relax and chat with neighbors. Inside you’ll find freshly painted walls throughout and refinished hardwood floors. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and leads to the spacious dining room. The kitchen is remodeled and features new appliances,
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