Home Listings Surge, But Not in Hartford
Inventory is building up at a good clip in housing markets across the U.S., just not in Connecticut.
Unhappy Agents Voice Concerns
According to the surprisingly candid results of a survey delving into agents’ psyche by the Redfin brokerage firm, half expect their fees to fall in the coming months.
Why It Matters That CT’s Sold Homes Are Getting Older
A lack of new construction in Connecticut has created an unusual piece of trivia: New Haven-area homes sold last year are among the oldest in the nation.
New England Remain Equity-Rich in First Quarter
Homes in New England are among the most equity-rich in the nation, according to a new report from Attom.
The Green Mirage Sweeping America
A deceptive calling campaign is sweeping the country, costing homeowners hundreds of thousands of dollars in mortgage fraud, according to a federal watchdog.
Hartford Realtors Name 2025 ‘Good Neighbor’
The Greater Hartford Association of Realtors has named a North Canaan-based Realtor as the recipient of its annual “Good Neighbor Award” for her charitable work to help local veterans.
As Spring Housing Market Opens, Optimism Despite Economic Jitters
Tariff fears might be overshadowing the start of this year’s spring homebuying season, but demand will remain high in Connecticut due to a lack of inventory, market-watchers say.
Redfin Joins Zillow in Not Featuring Delayed Listings
Now, two of the big four listing portals say they won’t feature delayed marketing listings under changes to NAR’s pocket listings policy.
This Real Estate Agent Went FSBO
The allure of selling your home on your own, without hiring a real estate professional, is indeed a tempting one. After all, who doesn’t want to put thousands of dollars more into their pockets by foregoing that hefty 5 percent to 6 percent commission?
Hartford Named Top Place to Sell This Spring
Greater Hartford has been named one of the top places to sell this spring according to a new report from Zillow.
What’s Better for Buyers: Commission Percentages or Dollar Figures?
Which would you rather pay a real estate agent to help you sell your $450,000 house: a 6 percent sales commission or $27,000? They’re exactly the same amounts, of course, but one sounds a lot less.
Lamont Launches $30M CT Homeownership Push
The state of Connecticut is dropping $30 million on a trio of programs to boost homeownership in the state. Gov. Ned Lamont announced the launch of CT Home Funds on Tuesday.
Over-Asking Price Home Sales Drop Across CT
While homebuyer competition is increasing across the United States, the share of homes selling for above asking price in three of Connecticut’s four major housing markets dropped year-over-year.
William Pitt Sotheby’s Names New Brokerage Manager
William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty announced Thursday that it was naming a leader from rival brokerages to head its New Haven-area offices.
Inflation, Wage Anxiety Jumps as Spring Market Begins
Inflation picked up last month and consumers barely raised their spending, signs that the economy was already cooling even before most tariffs were imposed.
Presidential Plans Raise Anxiety in Housing Sector
In the market for a newly constructed house? You might want to hurry. Soon, new homes are likely to cost more and take longer to build.
Hartford Home-Flippers See Second-Biggest ROI Decrease in 2024
Anyone who’s in the business of renovating and selling homes in the area around Connecticut’s capital city didn’t have a great year in 2024, at least compared to their peers.
NAR Keeps Pocket Listing Policy, Adds New Wrinkle
The National Association of Realtors’ anti-pocket listing policy is here to stay, the trade group announced Tuesday morning. But it’s got new options.
New England Continues to See Inventory Drop
Heading into the spring home-sales market, inventory in New England’s biggest metro areas had fallen even further behind last year.
Hartford Tops List of Nation’s Hottest Housing Markets
New England boasts some of the hottest markets in the nation according to a new report from Realtor.com.
