Residential Real Estate
Insurance, HOA Fees on the Rise
By Lew Sichelman | May 7, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkFor too many homebuyers, these charges can come back to put a severe crimp in their budgets. And it looks like it’s getting worse.
Geothermal Is Coming to the New-Home Market
By Lew Sichelman | May 1, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkGeothermal heating and cooling may soon be coming to a new home-building site near you as a leading alternative energy company expands.
Hartford Home-Sellers’ Profit Growth Among Highest in Nation
By Sam Lattof | April 24, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkSelling residential real estate is a worthwhile endeavor in Greater Hartford, new data shows.
Search Early for Down Payment Assistance
By Lew Sichelman | April 23, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkFor the typical household, the down-payment saving process now takes about seven years. But assistance programs can be a powerful shortcut.
Connecticut’s Top Home Sales: April 4-10, 2026
April 17, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe five most expensive recent single-family and condominium sales in Connecticut.
Get Your Buyers to Boost Their Credit Scores Before All Else
By Lew Sichelman | April 16, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkIs it worth focusing on credit improvement before buying a house? Borrowers should consider three questions.
As Spring Neared, Homes for Sale in CT Fell
By James Sanna | April 14, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe number of homes for sale across Connecticut fell last month, potentially linked to the strong storm that blew through mid-month and left tens of thousands without power.
Lamacchia Adds Two CT Offices with Brokerage Acquisition
By James Sanna | April 6, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkMassachusetts-based Lamacchia Realty is doubling its footprint in Connecticut by acquiring a two-office, 24-agent brokerage in the state.
Homebuyers Tripped Up by Taxes, Insurance
By Lew Sichelman | April 2, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkSixty-eight percent of all homeowners saw their mortgage payment rise over the past two years because of higher taxes and insurance.
Profits on CT Home Slips to $106K
By Sam Lattof | March 31, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkHome flipping profits have dropped across the country, and the gross return on investment has dropped below $50,000 for New Hampshire investors.
Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to Offer Crypto-Backed Mortgages
By Alex Veiga | The Associated Press | March 31, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkProspective homebuyers who have invested in certain cryptocurrencies will be able to use their holdings as collateral to fund their down payment on a home as part of a new mortgage offering.
Surveys Find American Facing Economic Anxiety that Could Drag Housing Market
By Sam Lattof | March 24, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkIf artificial intelligence begins replacing jobs, the housing market could be impacted, according to a new report from Redfin.
These Profit Holes Can Sink Your Business
By Bernice Ross | Special To Commercial Record | March 20, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkMost Realtors and investors focus primarily on profits. What typically gets put on the back burner is how expenses and what they’re choosing not to do can cost them way more.
Best Time to Sell Hartford-Area Homes Has Already Passed
By James Sanna | March 18, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe best time to sell a home in the Hartford area has come and gone according to Realtor.com.
Mayor, Realtor and Real Estate Leader
By Sam Lattof | March 13, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAllan Smith’s many hats give him a unique perspective on a bill the General Assembly is currently evaluating that would make significant changes to the way real estate agents do business.
Inventory Falls Heading into Hartford Spring Housing Market
By Sam Lattof | March 6, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAs the spring housing market inches closer, inventory of homes for sale is rising faster in Greater Hartford than it did last spring.
Feeling Stressed Out? Increase Your Productivity Simply by Taking a Break
By Bernice Ross | Special To Commercial Record | March 5, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe type of break you choose has a huge impact on how effective you will be with your clients as well as coping with the challenges you face daily in your real estate business.
Connecticut Has Fourth-Lowest Vacant Foreclosure Rate in Country
By Sam Lattof | March 3, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkHomebuyers in Connecticut are facing a market with some of the lowest vacant foreclosure rates in the nation, according to a new report from ATTOM.
Landlords Need Extra Insurance
By Lew Sichelman | February 27, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkIf you’re an owner-occupier landlord, remember: a traditional homeowner’s insurance policy won’t cut it, alone.
Spring Will Heat Up Connecticut Housing Market, Experts Say
By Sam Lattof | February 27, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkWith mortgage interest rates improving, competition and activity in Connecticut’s housing markets will only increase, observers say.
