Jessica Beganski West Hartford Realtor

09/25/2026

Just leased in the historic and charming Farmington Village 🔑

This time I was on the tenant side.

Finding the right rental can take more than people expect. I was happy to help my client find the right fit and get everything across the finish line.

Congratulations to my client on the new place!

Jessica Beganski | West Hartford CT Realtor
📲 860-965-5010
📧 [email protected]
jessicabeganski.com
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09/25/2026

🏛️ 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

New property values are being set as of October 1, and later this fall, homeowners are expected to receive notices showing the town’s new market value and assessed value for their property.

And I already know the question a lot of people are going to have:

What is this going to do to my property taxes?

The answer is not as simple as taking your new assessment and multiplying it by today’s mill rate.

In this video, I break down:

👉 How West Hartford is calculating the new values
👉 What your assessed value actually means
👉 Why your new assessment is not the same thing as your future tax bill
👉 What to check on your property record card
👉What you can do if you believe the town has your value wrong

I also explain the difference between the town’s assessed value and what your home might actually sell for in the current market.

If you own property in West Hartford, this is one I’d watch before that letter arrives in November.

👀 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/HNJK2O1XiKc?si=2Jy4NXrS0XH7Sudp

If you go to Youtube, you can skip ahead to the chapters that most interest you.

Jessica Beganski | West Hartford CT Realtor
eXp Realty
860-965-5010

09/24/2026

If you’re helping a parent move after 20 or 30 years in the same house, don’t start with the sentimental stuff.

Start with the easy things nobody has an emotional attachment to—old paint, chemicals, fertilizer, batteries and everything else that’s just been sitting in the basement or garage.

This weekend, residents of participating MDC towns have a great opportunity to get some of that out of the house at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection in West Hartford.

And if you’re looking around your parent’s house wondering what really needs to go, what can stay, and what you absolutely do not need to deal with yet, reach out.

You don’t have to figure it all out before you call me. We can make a plan that feels manageable.

Jessica Beganski | West Hartford CT Realtor
📲 860-965-5010
📧 [email protected]
jessicabeganski.com
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09/18/2026

The national real estate headlines aren't telling you what's happening in West Hartford.

Redfin's latest numbers show that the housing market is shifting nationally. But real estate is local—and what we're seeing in Connecticut, particularly around West Hartford, looks very different from some of the markets getting the most attention.

In my August West Hartford Market Report, I break down the national numbers, our latest local numbers, and—more importantly—what they actually mean if you're thinking about selling or buying.

If you've been wondering whether our market is finally changing, this will give you the local context.

Watch the August market report here → https://youtu.be/fKtwCxSkNRg?si=Zq8YIYN00kHRIWOx

Jessica Beganski | West Hartford, CT Realtor
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What is the West Hartford housing market like right now—and is it s...

09/16/2026

A friend recently asked me for the real version of the housing market — not the “it’s always a good time to buy and sell” Realtor spin version.

Here’s what I told him:

Real estate is local. And it’s personal.

Some of the markets seeing price reductions built a lot more housing. The South now has more homes for sale than it did before the pandemic. The Northeast still has about 46% fewer.

Connecticut has added apartments, but we have not had the same overbuilding of single-family homes and condos for sale.

That helps explain why our market is very different from places like Florida.

But that isn’t necessarily good news for Connecticut.

If you’re selling in Connecticut and moving to a market where inventory has increased and buyers have more negotiating power, that could work in your favor.

If you’re selling here and buying another home here? You may sell high — but you’re also buying high. It might be a more lateral move.

And if you’re a first-time buyer, tight inventory is definitely not great news. First-time buyers now represent just 21% of buyers, an all-time low, and the typical first-time buyer is 40.

So when someone tells me, “The housing market is going to crash,” my first questions are:

Where? Why? And what does that mean for your move?

Because there really isn’t one housing market. Whether it’s a good time to buy and sell depends on your situation. Is it a good time FOR YOU?

Jessica Beganski | West Hartford CT Realtor
📲 860-965-5010
📧 [email protected]
jessicabeganski.com
eXp Realty

09/16/2026

Spring is when a lot of homes sell. That doesn’t automatically mean spring is the best time to sell your house.

More buyers may be looking in the spring — but more homeowners are usually putting their homes on the market too. That means your house may also have more competition.

If you’re thinking about selling a home in West Hartford, CT, don’t choose your timing based only on the season. Your home’s condition, price range, competition, your next move, and what you need the sale to accomplish all matter.

The better question isn’t simply, “Is spring the best time to sell?”

It’s “What timing gives my particular house the strongest position?”

Follow for practical West Hartford real estate advice for homeowners planning their next move.

Jessica Beganski | West Hartford CT Realtor
📲 860-965-5010
📧 [email protected]
jessicabeganski.com
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09/14/2026

Missed the West Hartford Farmers Market this weekend?

You don’t have to wait until next week.

Take a quick ride over to Wade’s Farm Fresh in Bloomfield. I stopped by and found the farm stand stocked up, plus mums, sunflowers and all the early-fall Connecticut goodies🌻

It’s one of those local spots that’s easy to forget about until you need a good backup plan.

Save this for a visit and follow for more local finds around West Hartford and Greater Hartford.

Jessica Beganski | West Hartford CT Realtor
📲 860-965-5010
📧 [email protected]
jessicabeganski.com
eXp Realty

GreaterHartford

09/10/2026

They knew they wanted to sell their Bloomfield home in the summer. They just weren’t ready yet.

And they didn’t need to be.

We met months ahead of time and worked backward from their ideal selling window.

That gave us time to figure out what was worth doing to the house, what wasn’t, and when each piece needed to happen—without trying to cram everything into the weeks before listing.

When their window arrived, we were ready.

The house was prepped and staged. Professional photos were done. We launched Coming Soon, marketed the home, and opened the doors for the weekend.

By Monday, we had offers.

The home went under contract in 4 days and ultimately sold for $400,000 — 104% of the asking price — with zero inspection requests.

But the four-day sale isn’t really the point.

The point is that you don’t have to be ready to sell before you start planning your sale.

If you’re sitting in your West Hartford or Greater Hartford home thinking, maybe next spring…maybe next summer, that’s enough to start figuring out what your timeline could look like.

Curious what your home could be worth? Send me a DM and let’s map out the best time for you to sell.

Jessica Beganski | West Hartford CT Realtor
eXp Realty

09/04/2026

Do you need a storage unit before selling your house?

Not always.

If you can pack things neatly into boxes or bins and still allow buyers to see the walls, storage areas and mechanicals, you may be perfectly fine keeping those belongings in your basement, garage or attic.

Your house does not need to look empty.

But if there is so much stuff that buyers cannot really understand the space — or they are looking at your belongings instead of the house — then paying for a storage unit may be in your financial best interest.

One thing I personally would avoid? Leaving a POD or storage container in the driveway while your house is on the market.

Not every Realtor will agree with me, but your exterior is part of the buyer’s first impression too.

If you’re thinking about selling a home in West Hartford CT in the next few months, don’t assume you need to clean out your entire house before you even call an agent.

Sometimes you just need a plan.

Jessica Beganski | West Hartford CT Realtor
eXp Realty
📲 860-965-5010
📧 [email protected]
🌐 jessicabeganski.com

PreparingToSell ConnecticutRealEstate

08/27/2026

Your home gets an offer in 3 days. Did you price it too low?

If you’re selling your home in West Hartford, a quick offer can make you second-guess the list price—especially when you’re worried about leaving money on the table.

But a fast sale doesn’t automatically mean your home was underpriced.
The first days on the market bring attention you can’t recreate later. Buyers who have been searching are seeing something new. Their agents see it. Saved-search alerts go out. If your home is prepared, priced and positioned well, that early response may be the market working exactly the way you hoped it would.

Selling quickly isn’t the strategy. It’s the result of the strategy.

The better question is whether the offer reflects what the market says your home is worth—not whether it arrived “too fast.”

Jessica Beganski | West Hartford CT Realtor
📲 860-965-5010
📧 [email protected]
jessicabeganski.com
eXp Realty