Life and Real Estate in the Greater Hartford Area

Lakewood in South Windsor, CT is a charming, sought-after community conveniently located off of Ellington Road.  With street names like Pintail Circle, Loon Place, and Kingfisher Circle, the planned unit development has the focus on nature.  With mature trees, meandering roads, and Vintons Mill P...

Richard Vetstein just posted a great blog entitled Ten Questions You and Your Buyers Must Ask Before Purchasing a Condominium Unit.  The information is invaluable and I will be sure to discuss this list with my buyers.  But based on a recent situation I had with a condo purchase, I would like to ...

Forest Ridge Condominiums in Manchester, CT is located on the Manchester/Vernon town line and offers quiet, country living at its best.  The small complex of about 60 units is nestled between Lydall Street and Greenwood Drive in a serene wooded area.Most of the units at Forest Ridge Condominiums ...

Oak Forest Condominiums in Manchester, CT is a quiet complex of about 100 units that is centrally located yet secluded. Tucked between North Main Street and Tolland Turnpike, Oak Forest Condominiums offer spacious townhomes with attached garages and plenty of outdoor space, including dog walks. ...

If you are looking for a distinctive restaurant east of the river, you must go to Zest!  Located in a restored farmhouse that was most recently Monet's Table, Zest is conveniently located near the junction of Routes 30 and 74 near the Vernon/Tolland line. I met a friend for lunch last Friday, a g...

288 Turkey Roost Road, Monroe, CT - new to the market!  If you are looking for a fabulous home that is move-in ready, look no further.  Everything has been done in this house--new windows, new AC, new furnace, new hot water tank, new hardwood floors, etc.  Light, airy, spacious, open floor plan. ...

The weather has been glorious the past few days!  It feels as though winter is finally over and we can start thinking about spring.  You can just feel the energy surging once again, and before you know it the urge to clear out the clutter will take hold.  There's nothing more satisfying than gett...

Are you thinking of putting your house on the market now?  I have several clients who want to wait until spring because they think their homes will look better, and I think they may have a valid point.  But instead of just relying on the weather, Tonia Mosteller of North Carolina, has some great...