Real estate activity in West Hartford feels like it has really picked up over the past few weeks. Agents are buzzing around like busy bees, and houses are going under contract. We’re seeing some homes sell very quickly after they are offered for sale, and we’re seeing multiple buyers compete for properties. There is clearly still broad interest in living in West Hartford. I was curious to see if the data supported our “feel” for
I recently listed this stately Georgian Colonial at 1578 Asylum Avenue in the Elizabeth Park neighborhood of West Hartford. As you walk into the spacious foyer, you’ll see that this architectural gem is a wonderful home for entertaining. On the first floor, the oversized formal living room and dining room accommodate large gatherings. The eat-in kitchen and butler’s pantry provide ample space for your culinary needs. A sizeable family room off the back of the
Older homes often have noticeable gaps between the top of the molding and the ceiling. Sort of like what you can see here. Older homes also often have plaster walls, making homeowners think twice about nailing picture hooks into place. Fortunately, the people that built the older homes devised an alternative strategy for hanging decorations – picture molding. Making holes in plaster is not ideal. Instead, a rail of molding is mounted on the wall
It’s April and the first quarter of 2009 is behind us. That means it’s time for real estate market statistics for the Hartford area. I’m going to tell you that while I was compiling this information last night, it was not giving me the warm fuzzies. In fact, it was making me feel a little sick to my stomach. The numbers are less than stellar. But they are what they are, so let’s take a
I had an agent call me yesterday regarding a listing I have that recently went under contract. They had a client that was interested in seeing the home, but realized it was under contract. The agent was calling to get a sense of how solid the transaction seemed, wondering if they should show the home to their client. I mentioned that I felt the contract was fairly solid, but they would be welcome to show