Leaf Pickup in Greater Hartford
Our lawn is covered with leaves. We don’t really want to rake, but it needs to be done. And it needs to be done in time for the leaf truck to come through and vacuum them all away. Collection protocol...
View ArticleJanuary Single-Family Contracts Rise
The number of Hartford County single-family homes that went under contract in January 2011 was 12% higher than the January 2010 total. Clearly, the month of snow had less of an impact on buyers than we...
View ArticleWhere Do You Buy Your Plants?
The other day we wrote a post about a new garden we’ve built this spring. That garden was built with a lot of sweat, and a lot of visits to various garden centers, markets and a local farm. I thought...
View ArticleJuly Contracts: Hints of Summer
For the first time since February, the number of single-family homes that went under contract dipped under 700 for a month. July saw 685 contracts come together providing our first evidence that the...
View ArticleMay Contracts: Extending Spring
Hartford County single-family contracts edged up in May to 855 deals, a 1% increase over April of this year. More impressively, the month was more that 14% more active than May of last year. The active...
View ArticleOctober Contracts: The Fall Market Arrives
The fall market that we were expecting to see, and then wrote off when it didn’t turn up, magically appeared in October. There were 678 contracts written during the month, which is a 15% increase over...
View Article2013 Year End Data Review
Most of the year we avoid looking at prices when we analyze market statistics. Considering only a month’s (or even quarter’s) worth of data is risky because the sample size is too small, while making a...
View Article13 Courtland St, Manchester
Conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood, this move-in ready Colonial has plenty of updates and charm. The traditional floor plan offers a formal living room with a wood burning fireplace and...
View Article18 Courtland Street, Manchester
Conveniently located in the West Side neighborhood, this move-in ready Colonial has fantastic curb appeal with plenty of updates and charm. The traditional floor plan offers a formal living room with...
View Article81 Kimberly Drive, Manchester
Thoughtful updates and pride of ownership are on display with this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom colonial, located in one of Manchester’s most popular neighborhoods. The first floor layout is perfect for...
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