This classic West End Colonial is in move-in condition and just a few short blocks to Elizabeth Park. A double door entry vestibule opens to a gracious foyer and sitting area with parquet floor. Adjacent to the foyer is the formal living room, formal dining room and an updated powder room. A remodeled kitchen offers plenty of work and storage space, as well as an eat-in area. Upstairs there are four large bedrooms, each with
There is a vacant lot at 510 Farmington Avenue in Hartford’s West End that I go by all the time. It used to be a gas station once upon a time, and back in the mid 2000s there was talk of putting up a building with residential over retail. I unfortunately can’t find any links related to the proposal that are still active. Here is the site as of yesterday. This picture is taken from
“I don’t hate it.” I’ve been getting this line a lot recently from the male spouse in couples that are working with me to look for a home. That’s not necessarily a rousing endorsement of a place. And I’ve been getting it from several different guys, not just one. Do you think a homeowner would like to get the feedback “The husband didn’t hate your house.” Probably not. At times we do joke that it
West Hartford has been one of the hottest real estate markets so far this year. Here are a few charts to show where it is as of the middle of the spring season. Data is for single-family homes and comes from the CTMLS, which deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The number of closed sales has at least equaled the 2012 total in every month. Overall, 19% more deals have closed this year compared to the
How strong is the bid we just submitted for that property you love? Are you going to get the house? Sellers are receiving multiple offers on a regular occasion this spring. Buyers are lined up, anxious to buy a home, and willing to submit offers on homes as soon as they hit the market. In many cases buyers know they need to write up their best offer immediately – there may not be an opportunity