2008 West Hartford Budget Debate

If you live in West Hartford, or are considering buying a home in West Hartford, you hopefully are paying attention to the ongoing debate about the 2008-2009 budget. This year’s proposed town budget is up almost 7% from the 2007-2008 budget, to $216 million. Residential property taxes provide the majority of the revenue to run the town and provide the services, so all homeowners in West Hartford are affected in one way or another by

Fabulous Friday Finds- West Hartford's Front Street Sweets

Front Street Sweets, located in West Hartford Center, at 35A LaSalle Road, is one of my new favorite places to grab a quick lunch or morning pastry. They have a variety of hot and cold offerings for breakfast and lunch, all equally delicious. Front Street is open Monday through Thursday from 7am-6pm, Friday and Saturday from 7am-8pm, and Sunday from 8am-4pm. You are welcome to sit down and enjoy your meal or take it on

Managing Your Emotions in a Home Sale

As a real estate agent, I spend quite a bit of time acting as a counselor in one way or another. I help people weigh the pros and cons when deciding between various houses. I give advice regarding a reasonable sales price range for a house, for both sellers and buyers. I guide people through the home inspection phase and offer support for reasonable repair requests. This all becomes very tricky at times because buying

Kooza Visits Hartford

If you’ve driven by, through, or around Hartford recently, you’ve probably seen the blue and yellow Big Top off of I-91 and Market Street. Kooza, a production of Cirque du Soleil, is visiting Hartford from April 1 through April 27. You’ll have 36 opportunities to see the show. Ticket prices range from $50 to $85 for adults, $35 to $59 for children aged 2-12, and $45 to $76 for seniors aged 65+. The Hartford Business

Newington and Wethersfield Real Estate Report

Here are some real estate statistics for Single Family Homes for sale in Newington and Wethersfield, as of today… As a buyer or seller, this data should help you understand if you have a lot or a little competition in your price range. Average days on the market in Newington, as of today, is 46 days. Average days on the market in Wethersfield, as of today, is 74 days.