Industry News
The Supreme Court Struck Down Trump’s Tariffs. Now Comes the Hard Work of Issuing Refunds
By Paul Wiseman | The Associated Press | February 25, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's biggest and boldest tariffs. But the justices left a $133 billion question unanswered: What's going to happen to the money the government has already collected in import taxes now declared unlawful?...
Stratford Officials Ask Housing Developer for Statue of George Washington
By James Sanna | February 25, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkMembers of one of Stratford's development review boards were pleased when the developer of a planned 154-unit development on a side street included a plaza in its plans. But they had some feedback for Romano Brothers Builders LLC. "A more traditionally styled...
Hartford Home-Searchers’ Buying Power Jumped by $30K in January
By Sam Lattof | February 23, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkHomebuyers in New England saw their buying power increase last month, partially due to the improving interest rate environment.
Tariff Fog Still Thick for Builders Days After Supreme Court Ruling
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | February 23, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkReal estate industry executives saw encouraging signs from the Supreme Court’s Friday decision wiping out Trump administration-imposed tariffs on some building materials, but hopes for predictability over U.S. trade policy were promptly dashed by new tariffs announced over the weekend.
Delisted Homes Are Coming Back, with a New Mindset
By Lew Sichelman | February 20, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThere’s been a jump in the number of houses hitting the market in recent weeks. A number are homes that had been listed without selling because they were overpriced.
Filling the Gaps in Greater Hartford Development
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | February 20, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkDavid Steuber is relatively new to his leadership position at Capital Region Development Authority, but no stranger to the Hartford region’s economic development programs.
Berkshire Bank Branches Rebranded as ‘Beacon Bank’ Locations
By Sam Lattof | February 18, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkCustomers at what used to be Berkshire Bank locations will notice the new physical and digital look of their banking institution the next time they visit.
Hartford Rental Market Now More Balanced
By Sam Lattof | February 18, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkWith vacancy rates inching upwards, Hartford has become a balance market according to Realtor.com research.
REIT Buys Wallingford Shopping Center for $21.4M
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | February 13, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA ShopRite-anchored retail property in Wallingford was acquired for $21.4 million by a publicly traded real estate investment trust headquartered in Singapore.
How to Spot Moving Troubles
By Lew Sichelman | February 12, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAmerica 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.
Volunteering to Be Top of Mind
By Sam Lattof | February 12, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkBank philanthropy can feature a lot of standing next to oversized checks. PeoplesBank Chief Administrative Officer Amy Roberts and her colleagues are putting in the hard work, as well.
Trump Changes to CFPB Cost Americans $19B, Report Says
By Ken Sweet | The Associated Press | February 11, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkOne year after the Trump administration took control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the consumer watchdog has largely retreated from enforcement and regulatory work, changes that consumer advocates and Democrats now estimate have cost Americans at least $19 billion in financial relief.
Developer Picked for New Haven-Owned Lot Files 7-Story Proposal
By James Sanna | February 11, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe first of several multifamily buildings proposed on city-owned parking lots is advancing to the next stage of the development process.
Guilford Investor Buys New Haven Class A Block
By James Sanna | February 9, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA holding company controlled by Guiford-based investor Todd Taylor recently bought one of New Haven’s two newest office buildings from its owner, the Knights of Columbus.
Stamford Medical Office Portfolio Fetches $17M
By James Sanna | February 9, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA real estate investment firm from suburban Boston has bought a trio of Stamford medical office buildings.
Down Payment Assistance Available for Middle-Income Borrowers
By Lew Sichelman | February 6, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkNeed help coming up with a down payment? It’s there for the asking. And it’s not just for low-income buyers, anymore.
Housing Report Tracks Connecticut’s ‘Rental Deserts’
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | February 6, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA recent uptick in multifamily development has cut into decades of stagnant activity, but rental deserts remain in many Connecticut communities and restrict housing options for residents.
Santander to Acquire Connecticut’s Webster Bank
By Sam Lattof | February 4, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe deal makes Santander’s Boston-based U.S. franchise a top-10 retail and commercial bank in the U.S. by assets and a top-five deposit franchise across the Northeast
CT Retail Plaza Sells for $5.25M
February 3, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkHow much is a Plainville retail plaza worth? If it’s early 2026 and the plaza’s name is the Olde Canal Plaza, a recent transaction suggests that number is $5.25 million.
Developer Pitches 266 Units Near Glastonbury’s Town Center
By James Sanna | February 2, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkGreenwich real estate developer HB Nitkin is seeking permission to build 266 apartments in Glastonbury’s commercial core.
