July Contracts: Summertime
Hartford County finished July with 656 single-family contracts, 21% fewer than last July and 14% fewer than last month. On a year-to-date basis the market is about 22% behind 2022. We’re into...
View ArticleJune Contracts: Another Month Like May
Hartford County finished June with 763 single-family contracts. The total was about 12% fewer than June 2022, leaving the year about 22% behind for the full first half. 805 new listings during June...
View ArticleAI in Real Estate
Everybody and their uncle are trying to utilize artificial intelligence (AI). The real estate industry is no exception. From individual agents, to teams, to brokerages, to companies, everyone is...
View Article116 Princeton Street, Hartford
This sweet, move-in ready ranch with a magical garden space is just waiting for its new owner. Enter into the bright living room with a picture window and hardwood floors. An updated kitchen features...
View ArticleMay Contracts: Spring in Greater Hartford
May contracts increased to 774 for the month. The result maps a typical spring trend of increasing activity each month through May. However 2023 started from a lower baseline than 2022 which started...
View Article19 Capitol Avenue, Unit D, Hartford
Enjoy skyline views from the penthouse unit of this historic brownstone! The character-filled living space includes a vaulted ceiling, exposed brick, a decorative marble fireplace, and built-in...
View ArticleApril Contracts: Wow, Berlin!
While the overwhelming majority of the County struggled through the first four months with too few listings for the number of buyers, the town of Berlin stood out thanks to its positive result (see...
View Article3 Linden Pl, Unit B, Downtown Hartford
This updated townhouse unit at The Linden offers cosmopolitan styling juxtaposed with classic architecture – a beautiful space awaits. The entrance foyer with tile flooring leads to a sweet balcony...
View ArticleMarch Contracts: More of the Same
Hartford County had an interesting month of March. Typically the beginning of the spring market, this March was characterized by a lot of buyers fighting over relatively few listings. It was more of...
View ArticleWhat to Expect in 2023
It’s real estate season! Here’s what buyers should expect, and how we can help.
View Article266 Pearl St, Unit 508, Hartford
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind condo designed by architect Allen Ambrose overlooking Bushnell Park and the State Capitol building! The main living space is a custom open floor plan with gas fireplace,...
View Article33 Charter Oak Pl, Unit 5, Hartford
Steps to all that Downtown has to offer, yet located on a quiet residential street, in a one of a kind building, this two bedroom, one bathroom penthouse unit is a special find! Completely remodeled...
View ArticleFebruary Contracts: Buyers
Hartford County finished February with 488 single-family contracts. The total was more than 15% below last February, and comparable to the activity level that we saw in 2010-2014. As recently noted,...
View ArticleReal Estate Inventory Check
The inventory of available homes is the clear bottleneck in the Greater Hartford real estate market. Let’s take a detailed look at the number of active listings as of this morning, March 1, 2023....
View ArticlePrices Rose in 2022
The imbalance between buyers and sellers in 2022 led to a 9% rise in median single-family home price in Hartford County. It was the third year in a row of sharp increases, bringing the rise in median...
View Article2022 Market Activity
The total number of single-family home sales decreased in Hartford County by just under 18% from 2021 to 2022. Nearly 10,000 sales was reduced to just over 8,000 sales – a very significant drop....
View ArticleDecember Contracts: Calling it a Year
Hartford County finished December, and 2022, with a subdued month in the real estate market. There were 415 contracts signed, about 30% fewer than in December 2021. The year finished 21% behind 2021’s...
View ArticleNovember Contracts: Slow Season
November is often a slow month for the real estate market, and this year was no exception. The County finished the month with 536 single-family contracts, more than 35% fewer than November 2022. On a...
View ArticleOctober Contracts: An Early Winter
Noticeably low inventory levels and few new listings led to a quiet October in the Hartford County real estate market, effectively accelerating the winter slowdown by a couple months. The County...
View ArticleAnother Perspective on Active Listings
The number of active single-family home listings in Hartford County continues to be well below historical trends. The chart below shows the monthly total since 2017 as measured by SmartMLS. The...
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