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2020 Year-End Single-Family Deals
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2020 Single-Family Home Prices
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2020 Single-Family Results by Town
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56 Whitney Street, Hartford’s West End
There’s lots to love about this charming West End Victorian. The rounded front porch is a perfect place for your morning coffee or to chat with friends. Step inside to an open foyer and appreciate the...
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New Construction in Greater Hartford
New construction homes are rare in Greater Hartford. During 2020 the SmartMLS only reported 253 closed sales for properties that were built in 2019 or later. This translated to about 2.5% of total...
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Looking for 3 Bedrooms
Three bedroom homes are a core part of Greater Hartford’s housing stock. They are popular with buyers, and usually the most active part of the market. The SmartMLS showed that 3 bedroom homes...
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January Contracts: Like Nothing is Wrong
Hartford County finished the month of January with 698 single-family contracts. The total was a slight decline from January 2020, but overall a very active January market. Buyer demand for homes...
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Inventory Zero in 2021
Inventory Zero: When there are no more houses available for buyers to bid on. The Greater Hartford real estate market enters the spring of 2021 in a precarious position. Inventory of available...
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Over Asking Bids
42% of Hartford County single-family sales closed for more than asking price in 2020 according to SmartMLS. An additional 12% of sales closed at the asking price. Note that these stats exclude new...
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Buying in a Hot Real Estate Market
The 2021 Greater Hartford market is extremely hot. Buyer demand is very high, and seller inventory is very low. In fact, we are so concerned about the imbalances that we discussed the possibility of...
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February Contracts: Slim Pickings
The Hartford County real estate market fell well off the 2020 pace in February. The month finished with 715 single-family contracts compared to 864 last February before the pandemic hit, a decline of...
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Making an “As Is” Offer
Fierce competition for quality single-family properties in Greater Hartford has forced buyers to think hard about every aspect of their offer. How much should they offer to pay? Is their financing as...
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31 Woodland Street, Unit 1C in Hartford’s Asylum Hill
Enjoy a bright and open living area with southern exposure and a balcony overlooking the fantastic swimming pool! The unit has an updated kitchen with natural cabinets, stainless appliances, and...
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March Contracts: A Fevered Pace
Hartford County finished March with 1,029 single-family home contracts signed. The total was a dramatic improvement over the February 2021 total, and a 10% increase over the pandemic-influenced March...
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240 Kenyon Street, Hartford’s West End
This grand, gracious stucco Colonial is the quintessential West End home, located just one short block from Elizabeth Park. You’ll love the open, sunny floor plan, perfect for both entertaining and...
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Over Asking in Q1 2021
The number of single-family homes that closed for more than the asking price remained quite high in the first quarter of the year. Looking at the quarterly trend since the beginning of 2019 clearly...
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222 North Beacon Street, Hartford
The half-timbered front gable, accented with a decorative band and flanked by ornate masonry chimneys, allow this stately Tudor Revival home to effortlessly stand out on one of Hartford’s most...
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1150 Farmington Ave, West Hartford Center
Perfection in WH Center! This Craftsman bungalow retains all of its original character yet has been thoughtfully updated with every modern convenience. Ornamental trees and perennial gardens frame a...
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7 Mathewson Avenue, Enfield
This ranch on a quiet cul-de-sac impresses at first sight with a wide front porch, sunset views, and welcoming Dutch door. The brick exterior draws you into a cozy home that has been loved by multiple...
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16 Warrenton Avenue, Hartford’s West End
Here’s your opportunity to own a picture-perfect West End Victorian. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, this home features the original architectural details you’d expect, with a...
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