Yesterday we highlighted four common myths that sometimes lead buyers to believe they’re getting a better deal than they really are. Today we’re sharing some thoughts about finding true real estate bargains. Let’s just get this first point out of the way early. If you’re looking for a ridiculous value – a complete steal – then a real estate agent probably isn’t going to find it for you. You need to start pounding the pavement
While we’re in public service announcement mode, let’s also do one about electronics recycling since that turned out to be an ordeal at the end of last year. The Connecticut Resource Recovery Authority (CRRA) has set their collection schedule for the year, which is available online. This Saturday’s collection will be in West Hartford. Gather your electronic junk, and plan your schedules accordingly. Gates will be open from 9:00 – 1:00 at the West Hartford
This bright and cheery ranch in West Hartford’s Bishops Corner neighborhood is move-in ready with numerous updates. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bath over 1,508 sqft. A spectacular, mature birch tree welcomes you to 11 Miamis Road. Inside, you’re greeted with charming arched doorways and shiny hardwood floors. An oversized living room complete with fireplace and built-ins is a nice place for entertaining. The large dining room overlooks the landscaped backyard. The white
The MDC Clean Water Project has arrived in the West End of Hartford. Over the past few weeks engineering firm Tetra Tech Rizzo has been going door-to-door to map the manner in which sewer and storm water exits individual homes. This is the first step in the process that will eventually reduce (eliminate?) the dramatic amount of untreated wastewater that flows directly into the environment. The About the Project page states that “The existing sewage
Hartford County’s housing markets saw an increase in the number of closings in the first quarter of 2010 versus the first quarter of 2009. This continued the positive momentum from the second half of 2009, but is still well below the sales pace from the early and mid 2000s. Median sales prices were up slightly, while median days on market fell sharply. Single-Family Homes First quarter sales of single-family homes increased 16.4% compared to the