July Contracts: Hints of Summer

For the first time since February, the number of single-family homes that went under contract dipped under 700 for a month. July saw 685 contracts come together providing our first evidence that the real estate market may actually take a breather over the summer. July felt surprisingly busy to us – especially the first half, which seemed like a continuation of June and the spring market. We expected the calls and emails to slow down

104 Kenyon Street, Hartford’s West End

This grand brick home is a quintessential Victorian, from the intricate architectural details to the two parlor layout to the clever use of spaces. It offers 7 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms over 4,705 square feet. Natural woodwork, three hand carved arches and four stained glass windows adorn the connected public rooms of the first floor. The kitchen features the oversized original sink, a butler’s pantry and dry goods pantry. Completing the level is a

19 Rodney Street, Hartford’s West End

This classic West End colonial is nicely updated and move-in ready. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms over 2,217 square feet. A tiled foyer opens to the formal living room with fireplace and formal dining room. The kitchen is renovated with new cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. A remodeled three-quarter bath completes the first floor. The second floor has four bedrooms. The master bedroom was opened up to the adjacent

June Contracts: Summer Reruns

The magical 2012 cap on real estate contracts extended through June, with another month at virtually the same number as March, April and May. The consistency is an odd result, and forced me to rerun the analysis to make sure it’s right (which it seems to be). 732 Hartford County single-family contracts came together in the month of June, which was just over a 21% increase from June of 2011. The first half of 2012

195 North Beacon Street, Hartford’s West End

This striking stucco Colonial is located on a popular block in the West End, close to Elizabeth Park. The home offers 7 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bathrooms over 4,131 square feet. Mature perennial gardens and a blue stone walkway lead you to the home with its freshly painted exterior. Inside, an open foyer leads to the formal living room which features French doors and a fireplace with gas insert. A heated sunroom with