First County Bank Names Two New Corporators
Stamford-based First County Bank welcomed two new corporators to its board earlier this week.
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.
Hartford Remains Sellers Markets Despite Nationwide Shift
While nationwide the market is shifting towards buyers, in New England sellers still have the upper hand due to a lack of inventory.
Nationwide Price Cuts Increase, But Not in CT
Prospective homebuyers are getting some relief amid high interest rates as price cuts are becoming more common nationwide. But the trend doesn’t appear to be affecting New England.
Nationwide January Listings Bump Just Barely Touches CT
The local residential real estate market is getting a slight boost according to a new report from Realtor.com, but not much of one.
Finding Money to Rebuild After Disasters
Hurricanes, fires, floods: If you’re struck by one of these disasters, you’re going to need money. The good news is that there are numerous financial resources available.
Lamont Pitches Real Estate Changes to Protect Against Floods
With severe weather becoming a much bigger risk in Connecticut, Gov. Ned Lamont announced he’s proposing legislative changes to adapt the state’s real estate markets and planning practices.
Home Remodeling Activity Expected to Tick Upwards in 2025
With a stronger economy, among other things, boosting consumer confidence, the outlook for home remodeling activity appears to be improving.
Typical CT Starter Home Cost Surges 48 Percent
The income required to afford a starter home across the nation has risen significantly since 2019.
Homebuyers’ Student Debt Issues Can Be Solved. Here’s Where to Start
Massive, often insurmountable amounts of student debt have prevented millions of otherwise qualified borrowers from obtaining financing to buy a house.
Ex-BHHS CRE Team Joins Century 21 in Wethersfield
A 10-agent team has jumped from one brokerage brand to another in central Connecticut.
New CT Realtors President Takes the Reins
Steven Miller, a Realtor in Coldwell Banker’s North Haven office, has begun his one-year term as the 2025 president of CT Realtors.
Southern New England Metros Outpace Boston in Zillow’s Hottest Markets of 2025
While Greater Boston jumped 10 spots in Zillow’s hottest markets rankings compared to 2024, the market was still outpaced by the likes of Hartford and Providence, Rhode Island.
Michigan Mortgage Lender Hit with $50K Fine by CT Regulator
A Michigan mortgage lender paid a $50,000 fine to the Connecticut Department of Banking and has agreed to stop doing business in the state after breaking state lending laws.
Average Mortgage Rate Now Highest Since July
The uptick in the cost of home loans reflects a rise in the bond yields that lenders use as a guide to price mortgages.
Report: New Haven Borrowers Paying More for Insurance and Taxes than Home’s Cost
A new analysis of data found that New Haven homeowners are among the most burdened by tax and insurance payments in the country.
Tough Housing Market Forces Container Store Into Bankruptcy
The Container Store has filed for bankruptcy protection as the storage and organizational goods retailer with roots dating back to the 1970s grapples with mounting losses and cash flow shortages.
Four CT Cities Make List of 2024’s Top Markets
According to a new ranking by listings portal Zillow, Connecticut has four of nation’s 10 most-trafficked local housing markets of 2024.
Key Bank Promotes Wealth Advisor to Key Family Wealth Division
Key Bank has promoted John M. Jezowski to the expanded role of senior family wealth strategist for the New England region.
New Haven Bank Names New CEO
The state’s only bank that’s also a certified community development financial institution has promoted its new president to CEO as it completes a leadership transition.
