Life and Real Estate in the Greater Hartford Area

South Windsor Condo Report ~ February 2011   During the month of February, there were only two closed sales in South Windsor CT for condos: 2702 Mill Pond Drive (Strawbridge), a two-bedroom, 2.1-bath, 1485 sq. ft. unit, sold for $142,500 (list price $154,900), which was 92% of list price. 1-B St....

Just Listed ~ 288 Turkey Roost Road, Monroe CT ~ $349,900 Home for sale in Monroe CT.  This spacious raised ranch with three bedrooms and two and a half baths has been beautifully upgraded and meticulously maintained.  With new hardwood floors, central air, custom kitchen, crown moulding, new win...

February Market Report for South Windsor CT   If I were to write my typical market report for South Windsor CT for February 2011, it would show that there were 7 closed sales with a median price of $305,000.  Comparing those numbers to February 2010 with 13 closed sales and a median price of $255...

Another Successful Closing - 46 Bretton Road, Manchester CT   On St. Patrick's Day, we closed on 46 Bretton Road in Manchester CT. The house is an oversized cape with four bedrooms, one and a half bedrooms, a detached garage, hardwoods under the carpets, newer windows, and 1536 square feet. The h...

February Market Report for East Hartford CT During February 2011, there were 13 closed sales in East Hartford CT, compared to 19 closed sales in February 2010.  The median price also dropped from $174,900 in February 2010 to $138,000 in February 2011. February's closed sales were also down from 1...

What's the difference between under contract and under deposit?   One of my readers asked me this question and I would like to thank her for asking.  We often assume that people understand our lingo as well as we do, so it is good to be reminded that we could explain things better. In the Connect...

February Market Report for Vernon CT   The Vernon real estate market was an active one in February with 13 closed sales and a median price of $140,000.  The previous February, there were 8 closed sales with a median price of $148,950.   In comparing February numbers to January numbers, closed sal...

February Market Report for Manchester CT   The number of closed sales in Manchester CT was down from the previous month and from February of 2010.  This February there were 10 closed sales, compared to 13 closed sales last February and 14 closed sales in January 2011.   The median price was $189,...

It's easy to give advice, but it's not so easy to take it! As Realtors, we often give out advice so that people can sell their homes more quickly and for more money.  We advise people to de-clutter, clean, and make repairs before putting their homes on the market.  We advise them to remove person...

Can It Be? ~ Hartford Makes Kiplinger's Top Ten Cities for Commuters List!   Hartford CT was just named one of Kiplinger's Top Ten Cities for Commuters List.   Only cities with over 1,000,000 people were considered, and the criteria included: Average time of commute Average length of commute One ...