6E Talcott Ridge, Farmington

Conveniently located, this end unit townhouse at Talcott Ridge in Farmington is light and bright, in move-in condition. This condo offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms over 1,224 square feet. Inside you’ll find an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings. The living room has a fireplace and sliders to a large deck. The kitchen is updated and opens to the dining room. The master bedroom is generously sized with ample closet space and is

Hartford Revaluation 2011 – Mill Rate Estimate

Thursday’s Hartford Courant contained an article and photo gallery projecting possible tax bills for a number of different properties in the City of Hartford. Their story contained just enough information to figure out what their model of the revaluation’s results say about the mill rate and residential assessment ratio. The Courant is projecting that the three property classes will have assessment ratios of 70% for commercial, 50% for apartments (which now includes four-family buildings) and

Office Tower Conversions

Today’s question … what would it take to make a former office tower an interesting/hip/cool place to live? While walking through Downtown Hartford I was once again thinking about how interesting a neighborhood it is becoming. There has been a noticeable change since I moved to town in 2004, with the highlight being numerous projects filling previously underutilized sites with housing. There are plenty of underutilized sites that remain – many of them are office

Real Estate Dreams

What kind of home would you live in if you could go out right now and buy a place? I’m not talking about the pie-in-the-sky fantasy here (I’m going to buy my own island!), rather asking what kind of home would ideally fit your current lifestyle, interests, and approximate budget? The American Dream Amy and I lived in apartments for a long time. After college we were working in the Boston area and weren’t mentally

17 Harwich Lane, West Hartford

Welcome to a bright, upgraded, end unit at the Tumblebrook Estates community. The first floor features a combination living room and dining room that opens to the kitchen. Hardwood floors, crown molding, fireplace, and French doors add to the character of the space. The oversized, eat-in kitchen has more than enough room for cooking and storage, with a breakfast area at the far end. A traditional foyer and updated powder room complete the level. Upstairs,