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According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), inventory of single-family homes in greater Hartford decreased 23.1 percent (from 977 to 751), when compared to September of last year. Closed sales dropped 28.1 percent (from 608 to 437) and pending sales decreased 15.6 percent (from 520 to 439). New listings decreased 5.6 percent (from 531 to 501) and the median sales price increased 10.9 percent (from $340,000 to $377,000). The average days on market until sale decreased 5.0 percent (from 20 to 19 days) from this same year over year timeframe.

The Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), the second largest real estate association in New England, recently issued an acknowledgment letter for past discriminatory practices and policies. GHAR is determined to ensure the social and equitable growth of the organization.

According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), the median sales price of single-family homes in Greater Hartford increased 8.4 percent (from $362,000 to $392,500), when compared to August of last year. Closed sales fell 17.3 percent (from 652 to 539) and pending sales decreased 17.3 percent (from 623 to 515). Inventory decreased 31.6 percent (from 1,069 to 731) and new listings decreased 14.4 percent (from 632 to 541). The average days on market until sale dropped 10.0 percent (from 20 to 18 days), during this same year over year timeframe.

According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), inventory of single family homes in Greater Hartford decreased 35.0 percent (from 1157 to 752), when compared to July of last year. Closed sales fell 29.6 percent (from 638 to 449) and pending sales decreased 17.1 percent (from 572 to 474). The median sales price increased 3.7 percent (from $361,750 to $375,000) and new listings decreased 25.1 percent (from 686 to 514), when compared to July of last year. The average days on market until sale remained unchanged at 16 days during this same year over year timeframe.

GHAR held a fundraiser on July 19^th to raise funds for Mary’s Place, a non-profit in Windsor for grieving children and families. Event participants enjoyed great food and live music from three generous Middletown restaurants: Esca Wine Bar, La Boca Mexican Restaurant, and Mezzo Grill. The evening included prizes donated by sponsors and area businesses.

GHAR is proud to present Shanyelle Young, S Young Realty & Associates, as the 2023 GHAR REALTOR^® of the Year, the highest honor bestowed upon a REALTOR^® by their peers at the local level!!!

According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), the median sales price of single-family homes in greater Hartford increased 11.0 percent (from $351,500 to $390,000), when compared to June of last year. Closed sales fell 31.4 percent (from 733 to 503) and pending sales decreased 21.9 percent (from 653 to 510). Inventory decreased 33.6 percent (from 1135 to 754) and new listings decreased 28.3 percent (from 869 to 623), when compared to June of last year. The average days on market until sale remained unchanged at 15 days during this same year over year timeframe.

The Connecticut REALTORS^® Foundation announced their 2023 Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship winners.  The Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 in memory of Raymond F. Gates, Jr. following his tragic death in an automobile accident.  Mr. Gates was the Executive Vice President of the Connecticut REALTORS®. Over the past 47 years, children of REALTORS^® have been awarded scholarships totaling more than $1,000,000.

According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), inventory of single-family homes in greater Hartford decreased 34.4 percent (from 1028 to 674) and new listings decreased 28.3 percent (from 817 to 586), when compared to May of last year. The median sales price increased 4.3 percent (from $345,000 to $360,000). Closed sales fell 22.8 percent (from 535 to 413) and pending sales decreased 26.4 percent (from 652 to 480). The average days on market until sale increased 35.3 percent (from 17 to 23 days) during this same year over year timeframe.

GHAR is proud to announce that Christine Green, a GHAR member and broker of Ardor Real Estate, is the recipient of the 2023 GHAR Good Neighbor Award in recognition of her charitable work on behalf of Protectors of Animals. The award recognizes a Realtor® who has made an extraordinary impact on their community through their volunteer time and talents. As a result of Christine’s volunteer work, Protectors of Animals (POA) will receive $1000 from the GHAR Foundation.