Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
The 515 single-family contracts observed in Hartford County this January put the market in line with recent history. There were 519 deals that came together last January, and 544 the year before that. A new year always feels like a fresh start. For us as agents, it’s a clean slate and fun to get back to work after the holiday season. Buyers also seem more engaged in January, even if they are hoping to make
Last week, West Hartford Mayor Scott Slifka gave the 2015 State of the Town address at a West Hartford Chamber of Commerce event. The speech was an upbeat analysis of the Town’s priorities and current status; a thorough recap can be read here. One recurring theme was West Hartford’s forward looking focus on transit oriented development. Slifka said at one point that neither he, nor anyone else on the Town Council, were big fans of
Buyers, have you ever wondered if you’re being recorded when you tour a house? I was talking about that with some clients this weekend when one made a comment about being recorded when we were viewing a home. One thought it could happen, the other didn’t. I offered that I work under the assumption that I am being recorded, both video and voice, in every house I visit. I know this sounds a little paranoid.
The headline trend in the Hartford County single-family real estate markets in 2014 was that there was no prevailing narrative. After a few years of uncertainty in the late 2000s following the financial crisis, the markets enjoyed a few years of obvious recovery. The results of 2014 cannot be explained in comparable terms. The simple way to explain the year is to say it was a repeat of 2013. The number of single-family deals recorded
“Do you have an electrician that you can recommend? How about a plumber? Floor refinisher? Painter? Kitchen designer? Landscaper?” A peppering of questions came from a buyer client this past weekend. They’re looking to buy a place that needs some work and feel somewhat overwhelmed by the number of contractors they need to find and hire. Well, let me tell you, I’ve got a guy. In fact, I’ve got a lot of guys. They live