82 Ballard Drive, West Hartford

This 1,528 square foot two bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom Cape has the layout of a traditional Colonial and is located in the popular Morley elementary school district. The first floor features a front-to-back living room with fireplace and bay window. There is a formal dining room with chair rail and panel molding and a built-in corner hutch. The kitchen overlooks the backyard and has an eat-in nook. A paneled den leads to a screened-in porch. A

South Quaker & Flatbush Playground, West Hartford

Another report from the field by our interprid playground reporter. Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 slides Location: 877 Flatbush Avenue, West Hartford, at the corner of South Quaker Lane. Hours: Dawn to Dusk A great place for younger children to go burn off some energy in a controlled environment. There is just one (large) piece of equipment, so no need to worry about anything distracting from focused playing! Playscape: The sole entertainment at this

West Hartford Revaluation 2011

It’s time for a property revaluation in West Hartford, something the state requires towns to do every five years. Revaluations can seem scary to homeowners, and are often associated with tax increases. Hopefully the discussion that follows will help prepare you for the process, so that you understand what is happening and how you may be impacted as a West Hartford homeowner. The Big Picture Connecticut towns generate a significant portion of their revenue from

17 Harwich Lane, West Hartford

Welcome to a bright, upgraded, end unit at the Tumblebrook Estates community. The first floor features a combination living room and dining room that opens to the kitchen. Hardwood floors, crown molding, fireplace, and French doors add to the character of the space. The oversized, eat-in kitchen has more than enough room for cooking and storage, with a breakfast area at the far end. A traditional foyer and updated powder room complete the level. Upstairs,

I Love Playgrounds!

All this rain has been a real downer – I’m not allowed to go to the park when it’s rainy. And I really like to go to the park. Ask anyone, they’ve probably heard me campaigning for an outing. I completely don’t understand the whole “no park in the rain” rule. I’m almost 2 for goodness sakes, I’m not going to melt! Alas, I am trapped inside. Rather than using this time to aimlessly color,