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
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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
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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,
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Keeping with the walking theme, the Hartford Preservation Alliance will be leading four guided walking tours in the coming months. Each tour includes stops at a few points of interest where the tour leader shares historical and/or architectural information about the sites and structures. This is a terrific opportunity to explore different areas of the Connecticut’s capital city. All events are held on Saturday mornings at 10:00am, rain or shine, and cost $10 per person.
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