Sellers, We Feel Your Pain

It’s good for Kyle and me to periodically do real estate deals of our own so that we have our clients’ perspectives fresh in mind. Our most recent deal was on the sell side and had its share of drama. Like every seller ever, we felt that the buyers were making unreasonable requests. Let’s count down our top three favorites: 3. Fix a Working Door. One of the post-inspection requests was to fix the bedroom

Active Development in Downtown Hartford

Below are recent pictures of two big development projects in Downtown Hartford. The first is the steel structure of the Front Street District, across Columbus Boulevard from the Convention Center. It’s exciting to see the project underway after years of delays and other challenges. The second is the Broadcast House being torn down to make room for the AI Technology Center on the corner of Columbus Boulevard and State Street. Demolition began last week and

No Longer Landlords

A little over two years ago, Kyle and I thought it would be a good idea to become investment property owners. My career was in real estate and we wanted to talk knowledgeably to clients about being landlords, in addition to diversifying our investment portfolio. Our property search began and we identified a tiny condo in West Hartford that appeared to be a cash flow positive investment and took the plunge. Today, as of 11:30am,

Should Rising Sea Levels Influence Real Estate Decisions?

Should the threat of rising sea levels factor into the real estate decisions of home buyer or home owners? We hear frequent debate about whether the globe is warming, and if so, whether or not our civilizations and lifestyles are the cause. We also hear about large chunks of ice that break off into the ocean. But we do not hear much about specific consequences of rising sea levels in the news. Satellite images show