May Contracts: Heart of the Spring Market

2018’s monthly deal count increased in May. The 1,089 total was slightly less than the May 2017 total, but a solid increase over the April 2018 count. On a year-to-date basis there have been 1.3% fewer Hartford County single-family home contracts in 2018 than there were through the end of May 2017. May is traditionally the single busiest month of the year. It is also far enough into the year that the town-by-town results have

273 Oxford Street, Hartford’s West End

Come see this quintessential West End Colonial, just a few steps from Elizabeth Park. The home offers a truly bright and open floor plan with many of the original architectural features you’d expect to see; natural woodwork, hardwood floors throughout, pocket doors, built-ins, and canvas ceilings. A wide front porch welcomes guests and offers space to relax, chat with your neighbors, and watch the day go by. Inside, a double entry opens to an oversized

A Rising Tide: Greater Hartford’s Advantage as Sea Level Increases

The old saying that a rising tide lifts all boats takes on new meaning now that we know that sea level is actually rising in addition to the tide. Regional differences in the impact of sea level change will prevent everyone from sharing the same outcome as the water advances. Many areas will struggle with higher tides, while others will benefit. Hartford, as an inland metropolitan region, has an advantage over our coastal neighbors. Articles

61 Chevas Road, Avon

If you’re looking for an open floor plan with plenty of natural light and space for both formal and informal living, look no further. 61 Chevas is a contemporary split level with space for today’s living style. Inside, the tiled entry foyer opens to the family room space which boasts hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace, and a wall of slider doors overlooking the lower deck and back yard. There is also the laundry room,

April Contracts: Spring in Greater Hartford

Greater Hartford arrived in the heart of the spring real estate market during April with 1,026 deals reached during the month. It was a 6% increase over last year’s number, and brought the year-to-date deal total to within 1% of the prior year. 2018 is another very active real estate year. Inventory levels remained low, continuing the trend from the first quarter. At the end of April the metric stood at 3 months. A market