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American Eagle Financial CU Launches Short-Term Lending Product
By Sam Lattof | September 18, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAmerican Eagle Financial Credit Union has added a new short-term lending product, called “CashPlease,” aimed at helping members get through unexpected expenses.
The Home Building Business Consolidates Behind Japanese Firms
By Lew Sichelman | September 17, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkFor shoppers in the new-home market, there are still plenty of floor plans to choose from, but not as many builders.
High Mortgage Rates, Low Inventory Strain CT’s Fall Housing Market
By Sam Lattof | September 17, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkWhile inventory typically rises in the fall, the latest data shows little growth amid economic uncertainty and persistently high mortgage rates.
Revolut Says It’s Excited to Come to CT
By Sam Lattof | September 16, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAfter building a customer base in Europe, the fintech landed approval to open a U.S. bank based in Stamford.
Torrington Savings Hires Two Top Execs
By James Sanna | September 15, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkTorrington Savings Bank said it’s hired two bankers to top executive positions, the fourth and fifth such additions in the last 18 months.
Citizens Sues Sofi, Claims Worker Poaching ‘Decimated’ CT Business
By James Sanna | September 11, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkCitizens Bank has sued online lender SoFi, claiming it “essentially eliminated its market presence” in Connecticut after hiring away several mortgage employees.
Fewer Immigrants and Higher Rates Cut Competition as Sellers Cave
By Lew Sichelman | September 10, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkHouse hunters are soon likely to see less competition in the market due to a sharp drop in immigration that began last year.
M7 Lofts Show Residential Potential for Big Office Footprints
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | September 10, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkNorwalk’s newest office conversion will test the potential for large 1980s-era office buildings to be repurposed as housing, despite physical constraints that often challenge would-be developers.
Simsbury Grocery Store Fetches $17M
September 10, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkReal estate investment management firm Realty Income Corp. has bought a Simsbury grocery store property.
Revolut Receives OCC Approval for Bank with Stamford HQ
By Sam Lattof | September 8, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe fintech Revolut has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to set up a bank to be headquartered in Stamford.
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.
