Negotiated contracts on single-family homes in March 2011 were down about 24% from the year-previous monthly tally. Wait a minute … that sounds awfully familiar. For the second month in a row the market was only three-quarters as active as last year. Does this establish a trend? Is it cause for concern? Although we may be seeing the beginning of a trend, we don’t think it’s cause for concern. In fact, this looks like a
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This classic 1940’s Colonial located in Hartford’s West End has charming details, useful spaces and is completely move-in ready. It offers 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths over 2,387 square feet. The first floor features a formal living room with wood burning fireplace, built-ins and classic wall panel molding. A bright office with built-in desk, shelving and bench seat is located off the living room and overlooks the private backyard. There is a large formal dining
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I’m ready to start gardening. Is it warm enough to plant peas yet? I know they are okay with the cold, but the very beginning of April may be too soon to plant. Especially since I’m planning to just put them in the ground rather than get them started inside. I don’t have any go-to gardening sites – does anyone have any that they like? The next important question is where to put them. It
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This West End Scoville Victorian is in move-in condition and features original period details. It offers 4 bedrooms and 2.2 baths over 2,555 square feet. A charming front porch welcomes you and leads to an open foyer. Off the foyer, the formal living room has a wood burning fireplace and built in bookcase. The formal dining room is a large space and can easily accommodate several guests. Connected to the dining room is a neat
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UConn UConn UConn, UConn UConn. Did U(Conn) know that the Huskies are in the Final Four? Both the Men’s team and the Women’s team? Thankfully they will not be playing on Sunday afternoon, because that would simply ruin our plans for the day. Make a complete mess of them! UConn UConn UConn! Events & Activities On Thursday, March 31st, the Hartford Preservation Alliance (HPA) is holding an Open House to celebrate their recent accomplishments. Go
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