The Tour de Connecticut: A Two-Wheel Exploration of Real Estate

Unveiling the Connecticut’s Most Bikeable Cities

• Redfin declared their top 10 most bikeable cities in Connecticut, giving biking enthusiasts a glimpse of what streets their two wheels could traverse.
• The list guides real estate clients who cherish life on the cycle lane when making housing decisions.
• House prices in these biking havens were also outlined, displaying a well-rounded picture of potential life in these cities.
• The list didn’t merely act as an inventory for residential value but provided a 360-degree view of the attractions and charm of each city.
• The cities were scored based on factors like bike lanes, road connectivity, and bicyclist safety.
• Notably, the top three cities were Stamford, Hartford, and New Haven, with bicycle safety scores tallying 70, 68, and 67 respectively—alas, none managed to score in the Tour de France category but hey, nobody’s perfect!

The Intersection of Fitness, Fun, and Real Estate

• Cycling is luring more and more homebuyers interested in fitness, environmental impact, and the ability to relish scenic routes on their way to the local farmer’s market or yoga class.
• Redfin’s list provides homebuyers with an integrated view of their potential new hometowns, balancing charming urban landscapes with realistic housing prices.
• The list reveals a growing trend of biking enthusiasts blending their lifestyle choices with real estate decisions—Forget four wheels, two wheels are where the smart money is.

Cycling to Your Dream Home – Literally

• Real estate agents in the state are capitalizing on this trend by offering bike tours of potential properties.
• These Bike ‘n’ Buy tours integrate physical activity and real estate shopping, giving new meaning to the phrase ‘spinning the wheels of commerce’.
• Cycling around the neighborhood offers a unique perspective to homebuyers, acquainting them not just with their potential new homes but with the overall vibe of the community.
• It puts the ‘real’ in real estate, making clients feel like a part of the community before they even sign the dotted line and move in.

It’s Pedal Power, Baby!

Redfin’s list of the most bikeable cities in Connecticut is undoubtedly a breath of fresh air in the real estate scene, bringing together a unique blend of fitness and housing. So, if you’re a cycling aficionado looking to spin their wheels in a new locale, buckle your helmets, pedal over to your dream neighborhood and just maybe, you’ll end up slipping off your cleats and slipping into a new house.

Now, for our hot take: While Redfin is scratching the surface of the Tour de Connecticut, let’s hope they also consider the unicyclists, skateboarders, and pedestrians in their future scoops. After all, real estate’s a journey, not a destination, and it’s best enjoyed at a gentle roll – unless you’re late for your closing date, then you might want to kick it up a gear!

Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/most-bikeable-cities-in-connecticut/