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Revised FICO Credit Model
The Fair Isaac Corporation rates personal creditworthiness of basically everyone using its FICO Score model. Our individual FICO Score factors into the pricing we receive on all of our borrowing, and...
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February Contracts: Continued Excitement
February has one additional day in a leap year. It’s something to keep in mind when comparing stats to prior Februaries. That one extra day could make a difference since it gave agents 3.57% more time...
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95 Kenyon Street, Hartford’s West End
This Victorian just received a stunning renovation! The owners opened up the main level to give the home a spacious and modern feel. All the updates were thoughtfully chosen and stay true to the...
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149 Kenyon Street, Hartford’s West End
This grand Victorian is ready to be your next home. From the covered front porch, to the dramatic interior, to the oversized backyard, this is the historic West End at its best. A spacious foyer...
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25 Cliffside Drive, Unit C, Manchester
Lots to love about this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhouse condo at Forest Ridge. The first level features a light, bright kitchen, dining room, and powder room. Up a half level is an oversized family...
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25 Capitol Avenue, Unit AB, Hartford
Enjoy Downtown living at its finest in this charming brownstone townhouse! Enter through the split arched doorway to find exceptionally high ceilings and tall windows, creating a bright, dramatic...
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29 Farm Drive, Farmington
Nicely updated with plenty of space and a great layout, this end-unit townhouse at Red Oak is ready for its next owner. Enter through the covered porch to the entry foyer, offering a large coat closet...
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March Contracts: Turning a Ship
March contract totals gave no indication of the turmoil that Greater Hartford experienced during the month. The coronavirus pandemic arrived early in the month, closed schools beginning the week of...
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114 Argyle Avenue, West Hartford
This charming brick colonial is a quick walk to both Fernridge Park and West Hartford Center. You’ll appreciate the sunny interior, hardwood floors, and freshly painted spaces. A front-to-back living...
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Not a Bad Time to Sell
The COVID-19 pandemic is serious, but people are still buying houses. In fact, the virus has made the pre-existing problem of too few homes available for sale even worse. It is not a bad time to sell,...
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The Pace of Listings
Earlier in the month I wrote about the sudden reversal in the number of listings when comparing 2020 to 2019. I have been tracking that metric on a weekly basis, and the results have been more of the...
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Private Consultations vs Buyer Seminars
We are available for private consultations, to answer your questions about buying a home or anything else related to real estate, on a variety of video conferencing platforms. I lead with that because...
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April Contracts: COVID Market
As the chart above clearly shows, the month of April did not conform to traditional spring market trends. Instead of the surging towards peak activity in April and May, the 2020 market reversed...
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Showings in the COVID Market
Touring a home is different now than it was up until early March 2020. Real estate in Connecticut never completely shut down, and agents quickly found common ground on how to make showings as safe as...
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Looking for Normal
Week after week I analyze MLS data to try to figure out how the market is doing. The County lost ground again last week when comparing the number of new listings to the same week in 2019. Despite the...
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938 West Boulevard, Hartford’s West End
Don’t miss this turnkey Colonial that is positively radiating with pride of ownership. A welcoming entry under the unique eyebrow window gives an immediate feeling of home. The living room features a...
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New Listings and the Broader Market
I’ve been tracking the number of new listings on a weekly basis to understand how the coronavirus impacted the Greater Hartford real estate market. Data about new listings is easily gathered from the...
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281 Autumn Street, Manchester
This sweet Highland Park Cape is close to multiple parks, great restaurants in Manchester Center, and I-384 access. It’s updated and well-maintained, so all you’ll need to do is pack your bags and...
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46 Skyline Drive, East Hampton
Why wait to build when you can buy a newer home in the popular Skyline Estates neighborhood today? Close to town and Lake Pocotopaug, this home has all the space and modern conveniences you’ll need. A...
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1316 Asylum Avenue #2, Hartford’s West End
You’ll love this nicely updated townhouse located in the popular, gated Allyn Estate community in Hartford’s West End. A marble tile foyer provides a dramatic entrance. Off the foyer, the remodeled...
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