Free Houses in Japan

Small towns in Japan apparently have so many vacant homes that they give them away. Of course, free is not really free. If you want one of the homes, then you have to commit to living in it after you invest in rehabbing the property. Demographics are driving the property giveaway, as Japan has an aging and shrinking population. Rural areas are under pressure as their long-time residents die off and their younger residents move

Remembering the Shopping Mall

Once upon a time, the shopping mall was at the top of the retail food chain. The mall was home to the best stores, and the most excitement. Amy and I grew up in the mall era. Our small town (population ~25,000) had its own little mall that kids hung out in, but it was not comparable to the shopping destinations that are available in Greater Hartford. Both of our families made the hours-long drive

November Contracts: Back on Trend

November exhibited the typical 4th quarter decline in activity, but outperformed November of 2017 by 4%. There were 672 single-family home contracts in Greater Hartford during the month, a number that was comparable to the September 2018 result. As we approach the year end, the chart at the top has basically finalized its shape. The months of June, July, August, and September feel out of line. It’s not that we’re questioning the data, rather we’re

3 Burr Street, Unit A-2, West Hartford

Come see this nicely updated one bedroom, one bathroom end unit condo located in the heart of West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square. The eat-in kitchen is renovated and features tile flooring and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of storage space. A living room with electric fireplace opens to the kitchen. The bedroom has double closets and a fully remodeled bathroom. The condo also comes with laundry in the unit, a reserved parking