Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
Note: This post continues the Saving a West End Home Series. The West End Home has a round turret as its front, left corner. Although round turrets are not uncommon in the neighborhood, the feature gives the property a little something extra – something special. From the outside, the conical roofline immediately draws the eye. For me, the effect is to mask the true size of the building. It makes the home feel more intimate
I recently listed this classic Victorian located at 141 Kenyon Street in the West End of Hartford. The home is in move-in condition and has been meticulously maintained throughout the years. It offers 2,742 square feet, 6 bedrooms, and 2.2 baths. There are many charming features including natural woodwork, stained glass windows, built-ins, several bay windows, canvas ceilings and refinished hardwood floors. Spend some time relaxing on the inviting front porch or on the covered
With Labor Day behind us, it’s time to begin getting our home ready for winter. We probably should have done most of these things earlier, but it’s so hard to focus on preparing for the cold months when we just want to enjoy the sun. First up is the annual furnace maintenance. Just about every heating system should be serviced each year to make sure it is operating safely and efficiently. Oil and gas systems
In honor of a long weekend that was nearly perfect, here is a photo of the Hartford skyline as taken Sunday from the Zion Hill Cemetery just outside the Trinity campus. We hope everyone was able find some time to relax with friends and family. Happy Labor Day.
The summer is essentially over, so we’re closing the books on the spring/summer real estate market. How did we compare to last year? As always, data came from the CT Multiple Listing Service for single family homes only and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed… My observations… 1. Aggregating the towns, closings this year were just about even with June through August 2008, up just 1.1%. Some towns saw wild fluctuations though. South Windsor, Vernon,