Although the frequent snow and ice storms may suggest otherwise, spring will be here soon enough and bring with it the outdoor construction and renovation season. Towns in the Greater Hartford area and the State of Connecticut have a number of ordinances in place that homeowners need to be aware of as they plan this year’s projects. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or planning to hire a crew, make sure that you comply with any
I recently listed this nicely updated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Ansaldi-built colonial in Manchester. The home is located in the Martin elementary district and is less than a mile from the Case Mountain Recreation Area. This home offers 1,997 square feet of living space, plus an additional 350 square feet of finished basement space. The kitchen has been thoughtfully renovated with generous amounts of cabinet space and a large eat-in area with vaulted ceiling. There
Last week I was looking at a property in the Hartford area with a buyer client. The house had previously been in what was classified as a flood zone, but was recently removed from the FEMA flood hazard map as being an area of concern. For some background, in 2008, FEMA concluded a nationwide 5-year, $1 billion project creating more accurate, digital flood plain maps. Neighborhood designations throughout the country were changed, including the Hartford
Recently I wrote a post covering 2008 real estate market statistics for the Greater Hartford area. This post focuses on data specific to Wethersfield, Connecticut. All information came from the CTMLS and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. All data is for single family homes only. Median sale price for 2008 was $256,000 compared to $263,000 in 2007. The Average Days on Market for 2008 was 58 days, versus 57 days last year. The Average
Recently I wrote a post covering 2008 real estate market statistics for the Greater Hartford area. This post focuses on data specific to West Hartford, Connecticut. All information came from the CTMLS and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. All data is for single family homes only. Median sale price for 2008 was $304,000 compared to $305,000 in 2007. The Average Days on Market for 2008 was 47 days, versus 48 days last year. The