Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
November contracts came in at 482 deals for the month, which shows a reasonable and normal decline as we head into the colder months and the holiday season. Comparing this November to last year is misleading. The data shows us more than 40% ahead of November 2011, which is much higher than the 25% year-over-year bump that we have been reporting in past months. But last year there was a disruption in the market than
This Ives townhouse unit at Quaker Green is nicely appointed with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms over 2,641 square feet. The open concept plan on the first floor incorporates the living room and dining room space into the kitchen, all with hardwood floors. The kitchen offers maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and eat-in space. You’ll also find a powder room and access to the attached one-car garage. Upstairs the master
The Hartford County single-family market continued its strong 2012 performance with an October that was more than 26% ahead of October of 2011. Year-to-date, the County is about 24% ahead of last year in terms of the total number of deals. The Contracts Written by Month chart shows a gradual decline in market activity since the spring. Every year is different, with its own unique pattern, but this one seems pretty easy to interpret. Activity
Great curb appeal and a classic floor plan make this newer construction home a smart choice. It offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths over 1,534 square feet. The formal living room and dining room flow nicely into each other and both have hardwood floors. A sizable kitchen features plenty of cabinet and counter space, an eat-in area, stainless steel appliances and tile floors. A slider door leads out to the deck and backyard. A half
The attitudes and habits of Generation Y will determine the future of the American real estate market (and most other areas of our economy). They have different feelings and priorities when it comes to housing than previous generations. Members of Gen Y have been particularly hard hit by the choppy economic conditions that have dominated since the early 2000s. The Atlantic recently published a piece called The Cheapest Generation and the subtitle “Why Millennials aren’t