How to Spot Moving Troubles
America used to be a nation of nomads. What hasn’t changed, however, is that people who do choose to move still need help with the heavy stuff.
Down Payment Assistance Available for Middle-Income Borrowers
Need help coming up with a down payment? It’s there for the asking. And it’s not just for low-income buyers, anymore.
CT Single-Family, Condo Inventories Head in Different Directions
Buyers in Connecticut ended the year watching the median sale prices for both property types rise.
Despite ‘Hot Market’ Predictions, Greater Hartford Could Be Worse for Homebuyers
Greater Hartford is predicted to be America’s hottest home-sales market this year. But despite that, it’s still far from the worst place to go house-hunting.
West Hartford Resi Brokerage Merges with White Plains Firm
A pair of brokerages based in West Hartford and White Plains, New York, are combining but keeping distinct brands.
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.
The Latest Scam for Homeowners: Fake Utility Billing Websites
It’s the latest scam levied against unaware homeowners. And what makes it so dangerous is that criminals aren’t just blasting out random emails.
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.
Late with Payments? Call Your Lender Now
The typical indicators of homeowner financial stress – mortgage delinquencies and foreclosure filings – are rising across the land.
Hartford Predicted to Be Hottest Housing Market of 2026
Realtor.com’s annual prediction of the hottest housing markets for 2026 placed Hartford in the lead and New Haven not far behind.
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.
Credit Scores Help Insurance Premiums, Not Just Mortgage Rates
The key to obtaining a lower mortgage rate is a good credit score. But new research has also found a direct link between credit scores and insurance premiums.
Fairfield County Luxury Market Among Nation’s Biggest Price Declines
The luxury market in Connecticut’s toniest region is seeing one of the nation’s fastest drops in prices, according to a new Realtor.com analysis.
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.
Real Estate Agents Balk at Negotiating Fees
Homebuyers looking to pay their agents directly have found little success, according to a new consumer group study.
Mixed Q3 for Home Depot Signals Housing Uncertainty
Home Depot’s third-quarter was mixed with fewer violent storms reaching shore, more anxiety among U.S. consumers and a housing market that is in a deep funk.
Southington Century 21 Affiliate Acquires Third Florida Brokerage
Century 21 AllPoints Realty, a multi-state brokerage based in Southington and active in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Florida, announced its latest acquisition in the latter state.
