Navigating the Nation’s Hottest Market
The Hartford metro area was named Zillow’s hottest market for 2026, and Greater Hartford Association of Realtors President-Elect Deanna Crooks is in the middle of it.
Berkshire Bank CEO Jumps to First County Bank
Berkshire Bank President and CEO Nitin J. Mhatre will be First County Bank’s next CEO, the bank said in a statement.
Patriot Bank Touts Turnaround Progress to Investors
Patriot Bank touted its achievements in a recent letter to investors and argued is expecting more success in 2026 after a bruising few years.
Average Hartford Homebuyer Needs 12 Years of Savings to Afford Down Payment
The average homebuyer in Greater Hartford will need to save for over a decade to afford a down payment, according to a new analysis from Realtor.com.
Housing Inventory Growing in Connecticut
Housing inventory in Connecticut is on the rise, but prices are also continuing to increase.
PeoplesBank’s President Wants to Keep Growing
PeoplesBank has made big investments in Connecticut recently: naming rights to the former XL Center and a new operations center in Hartford. But newly promoted CEO Brian Canina has more plans for future growth.
New England Metros Feeling Greatest Mortgage Lock-In Effects
Fairfield County has the nation’s third-biggest gap between the typical homeowner’s mortgage payment and what today’s typical buyer faces.
PeoplesBank’s President Named to CT Bankers Association Board
The Connecticut Bankers Association members unanimously elected the association’s officers and board members for the 2025-2026 term
Members Approve CrossPoint Federal Credit Union Merger With Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union
Members of CrossPoint Federal Credit Union have approved a merger with Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union.
Price Cuts On Rise In New England
Price cuts are on the rise throughout the nation, according to a new report from listings portal Zillow, and the Hartford area isn’t being spared.
SmartMLS President Says CT Needs More Housing Legislation
The Connecticut legislature just passed what was hoped to be a landmark housing legislation, but SmartMLS President Michael Barbaro says more can be done to address issues in the state’s housing market.
Not All CT Homes Holding Value
While homes are losing their values at a recent high, homes in Connecticut’s three main metro areas are retaining their value better than their counterparts across the country.
Hartford Area Sees Influx of Out-of-Town Renters
Between 2019 and today, Greater Hartford has seen a sizable uptick in the number of renters who’ve moved there from out of town.
From Big-Bank Firefighter to Community Bank Strategist
In a regulatory environment that constantly seems to be changing, Susan Andros says she is excited to being working at a community institution such as Ascend Bank.
Parent Company of BankHometown Acquires Mass.-Based Bank
Hometown Financial Group, parent company of bankHometown, has completed its acquisition of Colonial Federal Savings Bank.
Connecticut Home Sales Slowed Down in September
Statewide, year-to-date, the number of single-family homes dropped by 5.3 percent year-over-year according to new data.
Navigating a Seller’s Market
With a lack of inventory, Greenwich is a seller’s market like much of Connecticut. But Bryan Tunney, the Connecticut Realtor of the Year, thinks a potential change in the capital gains tax could help get much-needed homes onto the market.
New Data Shows How Infrequently CT Moves
Connecticut residents move homes at very low rates thanks to the state’s high housing prices, according to a new analysis.
Home-Sellers’ Profit Margins in New England Vary
When it comes to profiting off home sales in New England, results may vary.
