20 Goodwin Circle in Hartford’s West End

20 Goodwin Circle

Move-in ready Ives unit that backs to the woods, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. An open living room/dining room connects to the kitchen with eat-in space, all with hardwood floors. A raised deck off the dining room area is great for entertaining. Upstairs the master bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and spa bathroom. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and finished loft space complete the upper floors. The walkout lower level is fully finished.

128 North Beacon Street in Hartford’s West End

128 North Beacon

You must visit this jewel in the West End. The Colonial layout has bungalow styling, from the roof line, to the impeccable natural woodwork in the Arts & Crafts style. A darkly stained front door hints at the impressive architectural character within this beautiful home. The gracious foyer, with grand staircase, draws you in and leads into the living room with wood burning fireplace. The heated sunroom on the front of the house is the

Off Roading

2015-02-26 Off Roading

I encountered this situation the other day while pulling into a condo community’s parking lot. The photo doesn’t really do justice to the depth of the ice ruts. They were easily four inches deep – and that’s before speculating on the depth of the water in the tracks. They were serious ruts. I grew up in Vermont and don’t recall seeing anything like this on the dirt roads up there. I drive a sedan, and

January Contracts: Typical Pace

2015-02-04 Hartford County Single Family Contracts in January 2015

The 515 single-family contracts observed in Hartford County this January put the market in line with recent history. There were 519 deals that came together last January, and 544 the year before that. A new year always feels like a fresh start. For us as agents, it’s a clean slate and fun to get back to work after the holiday season. Buyers also seem more engaged in January, even if they are hoping to make

Who’s Watching Me?

Buyers, have you ever wondered if you’re being recorded when you tour a house? I was talking about that with some clients this weekend when one made a comment about being recorded when we were viewing a home. One thought it could happen, the other didn’t. I offered that I work under the assumption that I am being recorded, both video and voice, in every house I visit. I know this sounds a little paranoid.