Life and Real Estate in the Greater Hartford Area

East Hartford CT Market Report for November 2011   Much of central Connecticut was dark and cold the first week of November because of massive power outages from Storm Alfred, but the housing market in East Hartford was sizzling hot!  The number of closed sales in November 2011 was DOUBLE the num...

Manchester CT Market Report for November 2011     Considering that most of central Connecticut was out of commission the first week of November and we had a major holiday as well, the number of closed sales in Manchester CT was remarkable.  There were 30 closed sales compared to 18 closed sales f...

December's Season of Celebrations and Sharing ~ Christmas Dinner at the Manchester Country Club   Once again, there will be a Christmas dinner at the Manchester Country Club for those in area shelters, thanks to Make A Christmas, a non-profit organization that seeks to help those in need during t...

December's Season of Celebrations and Sharing ~ Free Personal Training Session     Designed Training in Glastonbury CT is offering a FREE 50-minute personal training session with a $50 donation to  FOODSHARE.  What a great way to jumpstart your January resolutions and make a valuable donation to ...

December's Season of Celebrations and Sharing ~ Free Admission to the Connecticut Science Center   The Connecticut Science Center will be offering FREE general admission this Saturday, December 3, 2011 in exchange for the donation of one new unwrapped toy per person for Toys for Tots.  The event ...

2011 Holiday Open House at Birch Mountain Pottery!   This Saturday, December 3, 2011, is the annual Holiday Open House at Birch Mountain Pottery in Tolland CT!  The festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. and go until 4:00 p.m.  Susan Gerr, owner of Birch Mountain Pottery, has been busy creating one-of-a...

Should I Put My House on the Market During the Holidays?   Every year, right around Thanksgiving, I am asked the same question:  Should I put my house on the market during the holidays?  Actually, people usually say something more like:  Now isn't the best time to put my house on the market, is i...

Ice Skating at Bushnell Park   Back by popular demand is the FREE ice-skating at Bushnell Park in Hartford CT.  The opening ceremony was held on Friday, November 25 and officially began the season of ice-skating at Bushnell Park.  The 80 by 90 foot skating rink will be open everyday from 11:00 a....

Thoughts on Small Business Saturday   I am not a shopper, and I am even less of a shopper on crazy hyped-up shopping days.  You will never find me in a store the day after Thanksgiving or the day after Christmas.  I will certainly never line up at midnight on a perfectly leisurely holiday to buy ...

Stop and Shop Food for Friends Program   With every holiday season, there is a push for more donations to stock up local food pantries and services providing holiday meals to families who need them.  This year, with two major storms within a short period of time, the supply has significantly been...