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At nearly $4 million, Vince Vaughn's new place is 'so money'

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Vince Vaughn has bought a house for $3.925 million in an area of Los Angeles one might not normally associate with actors — La Canada Flintridge.

When short sales leave sellers short

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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Are large numbers of homeowners who have negotiated short sales with lenders at risk because of a startling omission in the American credit system? Do their credit reports and scores indicate that they were foreclosed upon, rather than having negotiated a mutually agreeable resolution with their lender?

Historic Simsbury House Sold For $1 Million

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:53:00 GMT

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The former Joseph R. Ensign House — a three-story, Renaissance Revival structure in the center of Simsbury – has been sold to an investor group for $1 million.

Grants Expand Community-Based Foreclosure Prevention

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:11:04 GMT

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A $2 million grant will help two community-based organizations in Connecticut expand their services to homeowners facing foreclosure.

Connecticut House Sales Slow In March But Prices Rise

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:13:00 GMT

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Sales of single-family houses in Connecticut fell nearly 7 percent in March compared with the same month a year ago, the second consecutive month of year-over-year sale declines, a new report Tuesday shows.

A Second Suitor: Brewery Interested In Hartford Times Building

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN and STEVEN GOODE, kgosselin@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:46:00 GMT

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In the dozen years that the landmark Hartford Times building has stood vacant, there has been only one serious proposal to redevelop the property. And that one didn't work out.

Historic Building Projects Face Delays Over Federal Tax Credits

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:16:00 GMT

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The conversion of the old Sonesta Hotel in downtown Hartford into nearly 200 much-needed apartments could have been underway by now, if it wasn't for one piece of financing that doesn't normally draw a lot of attention: federal historic rehabilitation tax credits.

Moving Out: Harris Road, Avon

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:01:00 GMT

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Jim and Maureen Dowse are selling the former homestead of Avon's Willard family after 10 years of enjoying a house rich in New England history.

Cannondale Would Expand With $3 Million State Loan

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:32:11 GMT

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Bethel-based Cannondale Sports Unlimited, the well-known bicycle manufacturer, would establish a new headquarters in the state and add 75 jobs with the help of a $3 million state loan proposed by the governor.

Hartford Metro Not Sharing In House Price Gains Early In '13

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:28:22 GMT

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The median sale price of previously-owned single-family houses in the Hartford metro area didn't register the gains seen nationwide in the first three months of this year, according to a new report Thursday.

A Sign Of Bold Ideas On One Downtown Hartford Corner

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:49:00 GMT

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The 12-foot "for sale" sign on the parking lot at Ann Uccello and Asylum streets in downtown Hartford is big and bold, and the same can be said about Paul Khakshouri's ideas for this corner of the city.

West Hartford's Blue Back Square Sold To Greenwich Investment Firm

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:53:22 GMT

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Investment giant Starwood Capital Group, as expected, announced Monday that it has acquired West Hartford's Blue Back Square.

New XL Center Management Not Ruling Out Layoffs

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:42:35 GMT

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The new management of the XL Center in downtown Hartford plans to keep a large percentage of the venue's existing workforce on staff, but isn't ruling out some layoffs.

Allyn Street Property Proposed For UConn Relocation

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:29:36 GMT

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A two-acre parking lot on the north side of Allyn Street — the proposed location for a 42-story office tower in the 1980s — is another of the 13 proposed sites for relocating UConn's Greater Hartford campus to downtown Hartford.

UConn Narrows Search For Downtown Campus Site

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN and JENNA CARLESSO, kgosselin@courant.com — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:51:00 GMT

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The University of Connecticut has significantly narrowed its search for a site in downtown Hartford suitable for relocating its campus from West Hartford to the city, the mayor told The Courant's editorial board Wednesday.

CREC Takes Another Building In Hartford's Colt Complex

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:06:42 GMT

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The Capitol Region Education Council, the largest tenant at Hartford's Colt Gateway, is getting even bigger — expanding into yet another building in the former gun manufacturing complex.

Potential Buyer For La Renaissance Banquet Facility

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:49:00 GMT

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The owners of the former La Renaissance Banquet & Conference Center in East Windsor are in negotiations with one potential purchaser after buying more time on a looming foreclosure auction.

Trading Spaces: Recent Commercial Leases and Sales

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:23:35 GMT

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Technical Systems Inc. purchased 116 North Plains Industrial Highway, Wallingford — a 12,004-square-foot industrial building — from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for $515,000. The one-story building was constructed in 1984 and is fully leased. R. Calabrese Agency LLC represented the seller and Levey Miller Maretz, the buyer.

Despite resurgent market, many homes sit unsold for months

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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With full-fledged sellers' markets underway in dozens of metropolitan areas around the country, new research has found curious statistical patterns emerging: Even in cities where listings get multiple offers within days or hours, significant numbers of homes are sitting on the market for six months, 12 months or more with no takers.

Inspecting The Home Inspection: What Buyers Should Know

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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Before purchasing a home in Connecticut, potential buyers often turn to a state-licensed home inspector to examine the property for any structural and system problems that might cause headaches later.

American School For The Deaf Wins $4 Million In State Bond Funds

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:32:59 GMT

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The State Bond Commission approved $4 million today that will help fund the demolition of Gallaudet Hall at the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford.

Next Phase of Storrs Center On Track To Open This Summer

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:39:00 GMT

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As Geno Auriemma opens his new restaurant at the Storrs Center development near the University of Connecticut, the next phase of the $220 million project is on schedule to open in early August.

Spring Housing: Rise In Sales, Low Inventory Bring Back The Bidding War

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:25:00 GMT

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Bidding wars are back.

Proposals Sought To Redevelop Rundown Housing Complexes In Hartford's North End

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:37:00 GMT

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Hartford's housing authority is seeking proposals to redevelop two, rundown housing complexes in the city's North End.

Panera Bread Sets Opening Date In Downtown Hartford

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:24:00 GMT

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Panera Bread will open its downtown Hartford cafe May 13 at 10 State House Square, its owner and operator said this morning.