Greater Hartford Real Estate Market Statistics- Quarter 3 2008

The wreckage from all of the bailout antics won’t show up in the real estate market statistics for a few months, but I have a feeling that the winter market is going to be starting a little early this year. How did the housing market in Greater Hartford fair in Quarter 3 of 2008? Not fantastic. Here’s the latest Single Family data pulled from the Multiple Listing Service (deemed reliable, but not guaranteed)… Observations… 1.

Hartford's West End Walking Tour, Saturday October 4th

If you enjoy architecture, Hartford history, or just spending time outside on a nice fall morning, you might want to participate in an upcoming architecture tour in Hartford’s West End neighborhood. Behind the Facades: Architectural Heritage of the West End is sponsored by the Hartford Preservation Alliance and co-sponsored by WECA’s Architectural History & Resources Committee. The walk will showcase the results of Hartford’s prominence as a state capitol and center of business and culture.

Greater Hartford Real Estate Blog on TV Again

Well, maybe. Fox 61 News called me this morning and asked if they could stop by my Open House at 24 Arundel Avenue in West Hartford. They wanted to interview me about the current real estate market. What fantastic exposure for my seller! I asked their permission and we were on our way. The clip will air on Fox 61 News during the 10:00pm and 11:00pm time slots tonight, if they decide to run it.

Close Your Permits?

I recently had to call Hartford’s Licenses and Inspections department to check on some permits for a particular house in Hartford. I was looking to understand if permits had been pulled for work performed at the house and if they had been closed out by a city inspector. The L&I office has always been helpful whenever I’ve stopped by to check on permits for homes or just answer general questions I have about the L&I

Bye-Bye Butt Ugly Building

Finally! The lovingly-termed “Butt Ugly Building” at the corner of Trumbull and Main Street in Hartford may be seeing its last days. The Courant reported this morning that the owner has filed paperwork to have the building demolished. You probably have seen this eyesore if you’ve ventured anywhere near Downtown Hartford in the past several years. Here are the front and back profiles… Personally, I would like to see the building imploded, not demolished. We