Blogging West Hartford Real Estate

It just happened again! We have a unique situation in West Hartford, CT when it comes to property taxes. About 4 years ago the town did a re-evaluation and developed new property assessements. Since the changes were pretty dramatic for many residents, the town decided to phase in the new assessed...

We love working with first time Home Buyers - their excitement is contagious and it's refreshing to see things from a new perspective. But oftentimes we run into a dilemma - our Buyer, lets call him Joe, has just started looking and sees a great place that has been on the market for a heartbeat. ...

We were doing an open house, and while the house is dated, it has great potential. So although it has great "bones" and is located in a "sought after" neighborhood, it is firmly stuck in the '60's. The fireplace in the kitchen is a great asset, but Buyers can't see beyond the old soiled carpet or...

The West Hartford market is starting to come alive. Agents who have been lamenting about the slow market are hearing the phone ring and starting to put deals together. We had a listing in the mid $200's - very sweet 3 BR, 1.5 Bath Colonial, and after over 40 showings there were no takers. Then th...

How are we finding the West Hartford market? Inventory is currently quite low, even considering normal seasonal trends. Why are Sellers holding back? Many listen to the media, and don't want to list their home until the housing market improves, or perhaps until Spring arrives. But what many peopl...