Zillow: Empty-Nest Homes Won’t Solve CT Housing Issues
As struggles with a lack of supply and rising prices continue, empty-nest homes won’t solve these issues, a new report argues.
Connecticut’s Top Home Sales: Nov. 16-23
The five most expensive recent single-family and condominium sales in Connecticut.
Are People Losing Interest in Second Homes?
Are people losing interest in second homes? It appears so, according to the National Association of Home Builders, using the latest Census Bureau data.
Connecticut’s Top Home Sales: Nov. 9-15
The five most expensive recent single-family and condominium sales in Connecticut.
Early Returns Show Commissions Are Falling
A recent survey of some 1,300 agents and brokers found that commissions have fallen by 68 basis points, or 0.68 percent.
As NAR Punts on Clear Cooperation, Local Brokers Split Over Policy
Fractures in the residential real estate industry over a policy that’s supposed to curb so-called “pocket listings” are raising the possibility of another huge shift in how homes are bought and sold.
Connecticut’s Top Home Sales: Nov. 1-8
The five most expensive recent single-family and condominium sales in Connecticut.
Dropping Homeowners Coverage Could Prove Costly
If you’re a homeowner who’s considering canceling your insurance coverage due to the high cost, think twice. Even if you own the house outright, you might not be able to recover from a catastrophe.
Houlihan Lawrence Expert Jumps to William Pitt – Julia B. Fee
A Houlihan Lawrence luxury real estate expert who can boast of helping sell several high-profile mansions in Westchester County has jumped over to William Pitt – Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty.
Connecticut’s Top Home Sales: Oct. 25-31
The five most expensive recent single-family and condominium sales in Connecticut.
Winter Best Time For New England Homebuyers to Purchase Home
Homebuyers in New England looking to get the best deal on their new home should do so during the chilliest time of the year.
Trump’s Second-Term Agenda Clouds the Outlook for Mortgage Rates
The president-elect campaigned on a promise to make homeownership more affordable by lowering mortgage rates, but his policies could do the opposite, some analysts say.
Buyers Want More Sustainable Homes, Zillow Report Says
Is it just the run of bad hurricanes in the news? Either way, interest in climate resiliency features is jumping.
Harvard Researchers Say Immigrants Not to Blame for Home Price Spikes
While immigration has been used as a talking point by some politicians when discussing the United States housing market, research from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University shows that price growth predates a recent surge in immigration.
NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Illustrates Affordability Issues
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to the lowest historical share since NAR data collection began in 1981.
Trump Has Sweeping Plans. Here’s What He’s Proposed for Business
The president-elect outlined a wide-ranging agenda on the campaign trail that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade.
CT Metros See Home Ownership Rate Outpace Renter Rate
While across the country the number of renters is outpacing the number of homeowners two of Connecticut’s biggest housing markets are headed in a different direction.
Sellers, It’s Time to Think About Concessions
Sometimes, homebuyers are hesitant to pull the trigger. They might love the house they found – it’s priced right and mortgage rates are coming down – but they just can’t decide whether to move forward.
CT Fall Housing Market Saw No Inventory Relief
Entering its slow season, the housing market in Connecticut continues to struggle with affordability and a lack of inventory.
Average Mortgage Rates Creep Back Towards 7 Percent
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August.
