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

16 Charter Oak Place, Unit D, Hartford

Enjoy pretty City views from this end unit town house condo, located on quiet, historic Charter Oak Place. Inside this lovely Victorian building you’ll find the unit’s main living area is a wide open plan, allowing for natural light and flow throughout. The eat-in kitchen overlooks the formal living room. The living room features a working wood burning fireplace, as well as access to a balcony, offering beautiful views of the City and beyond. A

October Contracts: Surprise!

Just when it seemed like the real estate year was over, the month of October turned out to be surprisingly active. Hartford County recorded 812 single-family home contracts, which was more than 11% higher than October of last year. The total was also a significant jump from last month, September 2018, when the county finished with just 684 contracts. This single-month reversal is one of the largest we have seen since we began reporting on

September Contracts: Falling Leaves and Deal Counts

September was a down month for the Hartford County single-family market. The number of contracts signed declined more than 9% from the same month last year, leaving the County 4% behind on a year-to-date basis. It appears that there will be a modest fall market in Hartford County this year. Other agents throughout the state are reporting similar observations about the market, so the deceleration does not appear to be unique to Greater Hartford. I’ve