2009 Greater Hartford Condo Review

All the data we typically look at is related to single family homes. But how are condos doing this year? I recently pulled the CT Multiple Listing Service data for condo sales in the Greater Hartford area. As with the single family home data, it’s deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Here’s how things are doing for the first 9 months of this year compared to the same time period for 2008… My Observations… 1. The

117 Shadow Lane- West Hartford

Kyle and I are selling the condo that we own in West Hartford. It’s a desirable second floor, end unit located in the Colonial Village complex. The 660 square foot one bedroom, one bath, ranch-style layout offers neutral colors, an open floor plan, and great closet space. The kitchen and bath have been updated. There is storage space in the basement and laundry in the building. One dedicated parking spot comes with the unit and

84 Tunxis Village, Farmington CT

I recently listed this move-in ready, 2 bedroom, 2.1 bath, 1,660 sqft townhouse condo in Farmington. The home is located in the gated Tunxis Village community just west of the river and adjacent to both the Tunxis Plantation Country Club and the Devonwood Community, and close to Winding Trails. The condo features an updated, eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, a living room with fireplace, and a private slate patio. The two spacious bedrooms

Condo Association Boards at Their Dysfunctional Best

Upon returning from vacation, Amy and I discovered that we had a letter from the Board of our Condo Association. I assumed it must be the materials for the annual meeting, but inside was a far greater treasure – an invitation to a Special Meeting of the Board called through homeowner petition! The last meeting I attended resulted in a two-part blog extravaganza (part 1, part 2), so the conflict implicit in the Special Meeting

13 Great Meadow Lane, Farmington

I recently listed a sweet townhouse at the Farmington Woods condo community. This gated complex offers beautiful landscaping surrounded by opportunities to golf, play tennis, and swim at its multiple pools. The condo is privately located and is an end unit with 1388 square feet of living space. It offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, an updated kitchen, and a combo living room/dining room with crown molding, a fireplace, and sliders to a patio. Upstairs