Hartford Office Availability Rate Lowest Since 2019
Office availability in Hartford County dropped to its lowest level since before the pandemic, aided by accelerating leasing activity in the second quarter.
Connecticut Pending Sales Tick Upwards in July
After a slow start to the year, pending sales of single-family homes in Connecticut saw a slight increase as year-to-date sales remain marginally down.
Home Sales ‘Junk Fees’ Rise in Frequency, Amounts
These fees are not new, but a Florida lawsuit against Compass has brought new attention to them. Real estate agents are divided.
How Essex Savings Bank Chose Its New CEO
Essex Bank is heading into a new era with a new president and CEO. The process of getting there was not a sprint, says the bank’s board chair, Doug Paul.
Ion Bank Seeks Comment on Planned Merger
Ion Bank has formally filed with Massachusetts bank regulators to merge with a Boston-based bank, and is seeking public comment on the deal.
Adults Using AI for Financial Help, But Few Trust It
Some U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice, according to a new Gallup survey conducted in partnership with Edward Jones, a financial services firm.
Giroux Takes Helm at Essex Bank
Essex Bank has completed its succession plan as its board of directors formally named Lynn Giroux to succeed retiring President and CEO Diane Arnold.
Most Buyers Up for a Cash Payback
If you purchased a property that was listed on any multiple listing service and paid a commission to a real estate agent, you may be entitled to a cash payment – albeit a small one.
The Fixed-Rate Mortgage Myth Agents Need to Stop Spreading
For decades we have trained our agents and consumers to believe that if you have a fixed-rate mortgage, your monthly loan payment will not change.
Santander Gets OK to Buy Webster Bank
After months of waiting, a Spanish multinational bank has secured regulators’ approval to buy the biggest Connecticut-based bank.
Waterford Ex-Airport Rezoned for Big Housing Development
Saying that attempts to lure industrial development to a big parcel just off Interstate 95 had failed, town officials in Waterford rezoned the area for more housing last week.
CT Realtors Back Lamont for Governor
With Gov. Ned Lamont facing reelection this fall, he can count on the backing of organized real estate.
PHOTOS: Waterfront Luxury Apartments Set to Open in Bridgeport
What many once considered a pipe dream is finally opening in Bridgeport – within walking distance to its Metro-North train station. The August, a 420-unit luxury waterfront apartment building in the city’s Steelpointe section, is scheduled for a grand opening...
American Eagle FCU Is Turning Interchange Fees into Donations
American Eagle Financial Credit Union isn’t just handing out checks. It is using its card products as a way to give back to the community, says Chief Community Officer Simeon Chapin.
Train Upgrades Would Cut 25 Minutes from NYC-New Haven Trip
The state of Connecticut broke ground Monday on a nine-year project to rebuild Metro-North’s route between New York City and New Haven.
Windsor Eyes Incentives for Office Conversions
Officials in the town of Windsor are looking at a new way to try and shed the dead weight on their tax rolls.
Hartford Has Tightest Housing Market in America: Report
Greater Hartford is in a “peak seller’s” market, listings portal Realtor.com’s economists said, with the tightest market conditions of America’s 100 largest metro areas in the second quarter of 2026.
Big Spinnaker Project Gets $6M in Tax Help from New London
A Spinnaker Real Estate Partners proposal for waterfront apartments in New London faces over $14 million in “extraordinary costs.” Luckily for the developer, city leaders are sympathetic.
Credit-Worthy Tenants Are Office Landlords’ North Star
Lenders are playing a significant role in selecting office tenants as substantial vacancies linger in Fairfield County’s office market.
71-Unit Affordable Development Pitched in Tolland
A Farmington-based developer is proposing to build a garden-style apartment complex in Tolland under the state’s 8-30g affordable housing law.
