Staying Put

I make my living by helping people move. But at times, I have to advise them that it may make more sense to just stay put. Here’s a recent example… A few weeks ago, I met a nice, older couple at an open house. They have been thinking about moving from their house to a condo. Right now they have one floor living, a garage, and central air. They have around 1,100 square feet and

Q&A: Planning for a Purchase

Today we’re starting a new segment here on the Greater Hartford Real Estate Blog, Q&A.  Our first conversation is with our very own Kyle Bergquist, who is a financial advisor with Conifer Investments. Greater Hartford Real Estate Blog (GHREB): With prices either stable or falling, there seems to be a fair number of young professionals looking to buy their first home.  How would you recommend folks prepare for their purchase? Kyle Bergquist:  The single most

Is This a Safe Neighborhood?

I help a lot of people relocate to the area. When I’m driving them around various towns, inevitably, the question “is this a safe neighborhood” comes up. Legally, I cannot tell you if a neighborhood is safe. Everyone has different levels of comfort and what I might consider safe, you might not consider safe, or vice versa. Much of this depends on your upbringing and the various places you’ve lived in the past. It is