Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
Time for an update on mortgage rates! As has been written in this space before (here and here), mortgage rates are currently being driven by inflation expectations. The Federal Reserve has been focused on supporting the economy by lowering short-term interest rates at the expense of the dollar, which is one cause of inflation (another major one being the huge demand for oil/energy in China). The graph on the left compares mortgage rates for 30 year fixed
Market report time! All data is pulled from the Multiple Listing Service as of today and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. There are currently 233 single family homes for sale in West Hartford. Here’s a graph of how the inventory breaks down. There are also 168 homes currently under contract, waiting to close. Those homes are not included in the graph above because they are no longer considered “available.” As you can see, if
If you live in West Hartford, there are 5 little words that will add value to your property: “Walk to West Hartford Center.” Although now, it might be more like 9 little words: “Walk to West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square.” Usually both of those statements are followed by an exclaimation point, for emphasis. It just makes it so much more fabulous. *tongue in cheek humor here, folks* As a real estate agent, it’s
Tired of tiny lots in West Hartford? Well here’s an opportunity to own a fantastic piece of land and a historic farmhouse, right in the Duffy school district! This vintage farmhouse sits on .64 acres, which boasts its original 2-story red barn. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, wrap around porches, an eat-in kitchen/family room, and a formal dining room with a fireplace. There’s a new roof and replacement windows. The listing price is
You may have noticed some posts recently written by “Kyle” and I’ve had more than a few people inquire “Who’s Kyle?” Kyle is my better half and an interesting guy. You can learn more about him here. Kyle’s posts will be somewhat sporadic, as he tends to only write when the spirit moves him. Sometimes that spirit is me saying “Kyle, I’m busy, will you please write a blog?” So, mystery solved, that’s Kyle.