Greater Hartford Q1 2009 Real Estate Market Statistics

It’s April and the first quarter of 2009 is behind us. That means it’s time for real estate market statistics for the Hartford area. I’m going to tell you that while I was compiling this information last night, it was not giving me the warm fuzzies. In fact, it was making me feel a little sick to my stomach. The numbers are less than stellar. But they are what they are, so let’s take a

Solar Power for Connecticut

Last evening I attended a seminar on residential solar systems presented by Alteris Renewables, a firm that specializes in integration and installation of renewable energy systems. This particular talk was focused on photovoltaic solar systems and the associated Connecticut state assistance program. The earth receives huge amounts of energy every year in the form of sunlight. Photovoltaic solar systems are able to capture some of that energy and convert it directly into electricity. Homeowners can

220 Slater Road, New Britain

I recently listed this nicely maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath raised ranch in New Britain. The home is located in the Gaffney elementary district. This property offers 1,668 square feet of living space on two floors, on a .23 acre lot. Inside you’ll find neutral decor, beautiful hardwood floors, a combination Living Room/Dining Room, a kitchen with eat-in space, and a large family room in the lower level with walkout access. Outside, spend some time

You Snooze, You Lose

I had an agent call me yesterday regarding a listing I have that recently went under contract. They had a client that was interested in seeing the home, but realized it was under contract. The agent was calling to get a sense of how solid the transaction seemed, wondering if they should show the home to their client. I mentioned that I felt the contract was fairly solid, but they would be welcome to show

Happy Birthday GHREB!

The Greater Hartford Real Estate Blog turns 2 today. Kyle and I took a few moments to celebrate this milestone and even bought the blog a cake! The blog loves chocolate, and definitely appreciated the generous frosting and shavings. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our readers. Hopefully the blog is both interesting and entertaining. We both enjoy writing about real estate and are glad to have found an