Geothermal Is Coming to the New-Home Market
Geothermal heating and cooling may soon be coming to a new home-building site near you as a leading alternative energy company expands.
First County Bank Launches Insurance Products to Compete with Bigger Players
As economic conditions grow more uncertain, Rick Muskus says First County Bank is positioning itself as a reliable financial partner for businesses.
237-Unit Housing Development Seeks Approval in Farmington
A Minnesota developer is seeking a zone change clearing the way for construction of 158 townhouses and 79 single-family homes on an 80-acre site.
Bridgeport Solar Development to Unlock Huge New Public Park
A huge swath of woodland straddling the Bridgeport-Stratford line that’s long been littered with explosives could become a huge new park, thanks to a renewable energy development.
Warsh as Fed Chair May Not Lead to Rate Cuts
President Donald Trump has made it clear he expects his choice for Federal Reserve chair to quickly cut interest rates once he takes office. Yet Americans shouldn’t pencil in lower borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans or business loans just yet.
Hartford Home-Sellers’ Profit Growth Among Highest in Nation
Selling residential real estate is a worthwhile endeavor in Greater Hartford, new data shows.
Search Early for Down Payment Assistance
For the typical household, the down-payment saving process now takes about seven years. But assistance programs can be a powerful shortcut.
Veteran Builder Lends Guidance to State’s Housing Agenda
During a four-decade career in homebuilding, Greg Ugalde has built plenty of homes with his company, T&M Building Co. Now he’s putting his expertise to work as a senior advisor to the CT Department of Housing.
512 Apartments OK’d for Milford Office Park
A joint venture is nearing the end of a multi-year process to entitle a sweeping redevelopment of Milford’s Crown Corporate Campus office park into hundreds of apartment units.
Stamford Bank CEO Transition Takes Effect
Stamford’s First County Bank has formally passed into the care of Nitin Mhatre, formerly CEO of the $12 billion-asset Berkshire Bank.
Big Banks See ‘Resilient’ US Economy, Warn on Energy Prices
The nation’s biggest banks posted another quarter of strong profits, helped by a resilient economy and a flurry of dealmaking for their investment banking units.
Connecticut’s Top Home Sales: April 4-10, 2026
The five most expensive recent single-family and condominium sales in Connecticut.
242 Affordable Units Pitched at New Haven Ex-Nuclear Site
Asbestos, lead dust and uranium-contaminated debris could give way to hundreds of new, affordable homes for New Haven residents following a vote this week.
Get Your Buyers to Boost Their Credit Scores Before All Else
Is it worth focusing on credit improvement before buying a house? Borrowers should consider three questions.
Danbury Apartments Sell for $158M
One of the many multifamily complexes in Danbury near the New York state line has traded hands with a $34 million increase in sale price.
As Spring Neared, Homes for Sale in CT Fell
The number of homes for sale across Connecticut fell last month, potentially linked to the strong storm that blew through mid-month and left tens of thousands without power.
More Fed Officials See Possible Rate Hikes This Year, Minutes Show
The number of Federal Reserve policymakers willing to consider an interest rate hike this year rose between the January and March meetings, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened to worsen inflation in the coming months.
Homebuyers Tripped Up by Taxes, Insurance
Sixty-eight percent of all homeowners saw their mortgage payment rise over the past two years because of higher taxes and insurance.
Developers Are Making Noise in the Quiet Corner
Developers are eyeing vast parcels off Interstate 395 in northeastern Connecticut to accommodate rebounding demand for distribution and warehouse space.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon: Iran War Could Reignite Inflation
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned in his annual shareholder letter that a “resilient” U.S. economy could face renewed inflation pressures if the war in Iran disrupts global energy markets.
