Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
People generally understand that real estate is local. The markets are driven by regional economies, which ultimately depend on the number and type of jobs in the area. Therefore local data is more relevant than national data in most real estate decisions. Local data is gathered, analyzed and published by diverse groups and individuals that range from specialty firms to local bloggers. Because every home is unique and towns have wide ranges of home types,
So how well do you know your community? Do you know where you can find this flying fish in West Hartford? I took its picture earlier in the week, before the summer weather arrived, so we don’t have the brilliant blue sky background. And now it’s too nice to go take a replacement shot – enjoy the weekend!
The Courant had an interesting article this morning about a family in Farmington that recently tried to sell their home as a short sale. They had an offer on their home and waited for 3 months for their bank to respond to the offer and authorize the short sale. The bank did not respond. The buyer eventually got tired of waiting and walked away. The house is currently in the process of being foreclosed upon.
Real estate activity in West Hartford feels like it has really picked up over the past few weeks. Agents are buzzing around like busy bees, and houses are going under contract. We’re seeing some homes sell very quickly after they are offered for sale, and we’re seeing multiple buyers compete for properties. There is clearly still broad interest in living in West Hartford. I was curious to see if the data supported our “feel” for
I recently listed this stately Georgian Colonial at 1578 Asylum Avenue in the Elizabeth Park neighborhood of West Hartford. As you walk into the spacious foyer, you’ll see that this architectural gem is a wonderful home for entertaining. On the first floor, the oversized formal living room and dining room accommodate large gatherings. The eat-in kitchen and butler’s pantry provide ample space for your culinary needs. A sizeable family room off the back of the