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Report: NYC Suburbs Are Still Strong Seller’s Markets
By James Sanna | September 4, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe latest estimates from economists at brokerage and listings portal Redfin say the suburban New York City housing market is bucking a national trend.
Too Many Subpar Agents, Real Estate Brokers Say
By Lew Sichelman | September 3, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkWorried the real estate agent you hired to sell your house isn’t up to the job? If so, you’re not alone: Brokerages are worried, too.
How KeyBank Wants to Compete in CT’s Business Banking Space
By Sam Lattof | September 3, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAfter taking a break from working at large banks, Mark Williams is joining KeyBank to lead the Ohio-based regional bank’s New England business banking efforts.
Waterbury Union Station Development on the Market, Asking $5M
By James Sanna | September 2, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe Waterbury landmark city officials hope can anchor a revitalized downtown is being offered for sale.
Connecticut Boasts Lowest Home Vacancy Rates in Nation
By Sam Lattof | September 1, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkConnecticut is home to some of the lowest home vacancy rates in the nation, according to a new report from ATTOM.
KeyBank Names New England Business Banking Market Leader
By Sam Lattof | August 31, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkKeyBank has named Mark Williams as its new New England business banking market leader.
Barings Lends $73M for Cross Ocean Partners JV-Owned Campus
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | August 31, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA Massachusetts office park that was acquired by a joint venture including a Greenwich investment company received $72.6 million in financing from Barings.
540-Unit Stamford Development Site Listed for Sale
By James Sanna | August 28, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA site in Stamford’s Harbor Point neighborhood has been put up for sale by its owner, an affiliate of developer Building and Land Technology.
New Tools Ease Property Buyers’ Legwork
By Lew Sichelman | August 27, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThree new software tools promise answers on a property’s development potential, ability to host solar panels and, in Florida, risks for condo buyers.
Your AI Doesn’t Have Feelings. Your Real Estate Clients Do
By Bernice Ross | Special To Commercial Record | August 27, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkIt seems like people of all ages increasingly treat AI software as if it can care, connect and respond emotionally. It cannot. You shouldn’t make the same mistake in real estate.
Waterbury Development Lands $11M in State Money
By James Sanna | August 26, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA Waterbury housing development aimed at healthcare workers has secured the financing it needs to get underway, thanks to a major infusion of state dollars.
Norwalk Resi Conversion Gets $75M Construction Loan
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | August 24, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA joint venture completed its acquisition of two Norwalk office buildings for a 268-unit apartment conversion and received $75.5 million in construction financing.
Deed Fraud, Other Realty Scams on the Upswing
By Lew Sichelman | August 21, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkFor the second consecutive year, the FBI has warned both consumers and real estate professionals about the rising tide of title thefts.
‘The Magnitude Is Mind-Boggling’: Amazon Charts Eastern CT Expansion
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | August 21, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAmazon’s supply chain network expansion reached eastern Connecticut this year with proposals for a pair of distribution centers spanning a combined 2.4 million square feet in Killingly and Norwich.
Consortium Buys Hartford ‘Stilts Building,’ Foreclosure Averted
By James Sanna | August 20, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA quitclaim deed filed with the Hartford city clerk’s office shows Hartford’s well-known “Stilts Building” has traded hands.
Families Struggling to Afford Rent in Hartford
By Sam Lattof | August 19, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkGreater Hartford families with children are more rent-burdened than the overall rental population, according to a new report from Zillow’s economists analyzing census data.
State-Backed ‘Innovation Center’ to Take 100K in Downtown Hartford Towers
By James Sanna | August 18, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe owners of a prominent Hartford office complex appear to be gaining a lifeline in the form of a Lamont administration economic development move.
Hartford Office Availability Rate Lowest Since 2019
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | August 17, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkOffice availability in Hartford County dropped to its lowest level since before the pandemic, aided by accelerating leasing activity in the second quarter.
Connecticut Pending Sales Tick Upwards in July
By Sam Lattof | August 14, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAfter a slow start to the year, pending sales of single-family homes in Connecticut saw a slight increase as year-to-date sales remain marginally down.
Home Sales ‘Junk Fees’ Rise in Frequency, Amounts
By Lew Sichelman | August 13, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThese fees are not new, but a Florida lawsuit against Compass has brought new attention to them. Real estate agents are divided.
