Real Estate

Jul 4, 2009 | 5 comments

Look inside Michael Jackson's 2,500-acre estate that was named Neverland because Jackson felt like the modern-day Peter Pan. Plus, see how every single room has a passageway to somewhere else, adding to...

Jul 1, 2009

While riding my bike past The Beacon Light and Supply Company’s Walnut Street facility on the day it didn’t rain, I noticed their fantastic sign with the vintage-modern lettering.

Jul 3, 2009

Whether the person decorating your house has a license or not makes no difference, she’s still a designer and she can proclaim it to the world, according to a federal judge.

Jun 29, 2009

Work continues on the future Hartford Public Safety Complex on High Street. These pictures show the progress as of Saturday, June 27, 2009. The current schedule calls for the project to be complete in...

Jun 26, 2009

My education about the ubiquitous white packing material began with an electronic smack-down from the good folks at Dow Chemical who invented Styrofoam(R).

Jun 25, 2009 | 1 comment

Using the right linens, accessories and lighting fixtures can really set the, er, mood in your bedroom. All jokes aside, your master bedroom should be a place you go to retreat -- and that requires the...

Jun 25, 2009

I had some downtime last night, so I decided to look through the MLS to see how the multi family markets are holding up in the current environment. Although multi family properties can be found throughout...

Jun 23, 2009

Hartford’s Colt Park comes alive after the workday ends. Athletes of all ages congregate on the park’s expansive fields to participate in a wide variety of activities.

Jun 29, 2009 | 10 comments

You know those huge shipping containers that transport products on freightliners? Well, those boxes may not only house items to purchase, those boxes can be actual homes. And one company in New Jersey...

Jun 22, 2009

Suppose a home came onto the market late one afternoon, received an offer that evening, and went under contract a day later. Is this a good outcome for the seller? At first glance it seems like it probably...

Jun 23, 2009 | 12 comments

It's anything but casual inside Paris Hilton's home. The heiress herself is our personal tour guide to her over-the-top oasis.

Jun 19, 2009

When it comes to going green, hotels are faced with some unique challenges - keeping their guests happy while making eco-friendly changes.

Jun 18, 2009

You’re ready to sell your house and you’ve met with your agent to go over their pricing recommendation and marketing plan. The agent feels your house would be competitive in the market if...

Jun 16, 2009

So you’ve found a house that you like. Maybe you stalk this house a little. Or a lot. You have your agent take you through multiple times. You drive by even more times.

Jun 15, 2009 | 2 comments

Libby Langdon of HGTV's Small Space, Big Style shares her solutions for maximizing a small space. You might sacrifice square footage living in the city, but you don't have to sacrifice style if you heed...

Jun 13, 2009

I recently listed this move-in ready, 2 bedroom, 2.1 bath, 1,660 sqft townhouse condo in Farmington. The home is located in the gated Tunxis Village community just west of the river and adjacent to both...

Jun 25, 2009 | 5 comments

From nondescript apartment buildings to spectacular mansions, check out these celebrity cribs.

Jun 10, 2009

Recently I showed a house in the Hartford area where the homeowner had a strong affection for masking tape. Throughout the home we saw its various uses; acting as an insulating material to seal gaps between...

Jun 9, 2009

I saw this structure while driving on Interstate 91. It’s most likely not a tiny house since the Jamaica Cottage Shop doesn’t claim to make them.

Jun 6, 2009

Our neighborhoods are full of wildlife. Some of our furry friends are cuter than others.     Some like to use your home as their own personal playground.     Some even want...

Jun 4, 2009

Yesterday I was preparing my data for the May real estate market statistics post and this morning the Courant had an article about housing prices for the state as a whole.

Jun 3, 2009

Most homes that I show to my buyers have a corner of the basement with cans of old paint. Amy and I probably have more than most in our own home, just in case we need to touch up any one of the rainbow of colors that adorn our walls.

Jun 8, 2009

Rapper 50 Cent is no longer at battle with the company he said charged him multi-millions to turn his sprawling pad into a bling-filled home befitting a mega-star.

Jun 2, 2009

When a buyer purchases a home, they have the right to have certain inspections performed within a specified timeframe after the contract is signed. In our market, the window to have inspections conducted is typically anywhere from 7-14 days.