Residential Real Estate
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.
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.
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.
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.
CT Single-Family, Condo Inventories Head in Different Directions
By Sam Lattof | January 28, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkBuyers in Connecticut ended the year watching the median sale prices for both property types rise.
Despite ‘Hot Market’ Predictions, Greater Hartford Could Be Worse for Homebuyers
By James Sanna | January 27, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkGreater Hartford is predicted to be America’s hottest home-sales market this year. But despite that, it’s still far from the worst place to go house-hunting.
West Hartford Resi Brokerage Merges with White Plains Firm
January 26, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA pair of brokerages based in West Hartford and White Plains, New York, are combining but keeping distinct brands.
Navigating the Nation’s Hottest Market
By Sam Lattof | January 15, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe Hartford metro area was named Zillow’s hottest market for 2026, and Greater Hartford Association of Realtors President-Elect Deanna Crooks is in the middle of it.
The Latest Scam for Homeowners: Fake Utility Billing Websites
By Lew Sichelman | January 8, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkIt’s the latest scam levied against unaware homeowners. And what makes it so dangerous is that criminals aren’t just blasting out random emails.
Average Hartford Homebuyer Needs 12 Years of Savings to Afford Down Payment
By Sam Lattof | January 5, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe average homebuyer in Greater Hartford will need to save for over a decade to afford a down payment, according to a new analysis from Realtor.com.
Housing Inventory Growing in Connecticut
By Sam Lattof | December 22, 2025 | Reprints | Unlock LinkHousing inventory in Connecticut is on the rise, but prices are also continuing to increase.
Late with Payments? Call Your Lender Now
By Lew Sichelman | December 11, 2025 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe typical indicators of homeowner financial stress – mortgage delinquencies and foreclosure filings – are rising across the land.
Hartford Predicted to Be Hottest Housing Market of 2026
December 10, 2025 | Reprints | Unlock LinkRealtor.com’s annual prediction of the hottest housing markets for 2026 placed Hartford in the lead and New Haven not far behind.
New England Metros Feeling Greatest Mortgage Lock-In Effects
By Sam Lattof | December 9, 2025 | Reprints | Unlock LinkFairfield County has the nation’s third-biggest gap between the typical homeowner’s mortgage payment and what today’s typical buyer faces.
Credit Scores Help Insurance Premiums, Not Just Mortgage Rates
By Lew Sichelman | December 5, 2025 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe key to obtaining a lower mortgage rate is a good credit score. But new research has also found a direct link between credit scores and insurance premiums.
Fairfield County Luxury Market Among Nation’s Biggest Price Declines
By James Sanna | November 25, 2025 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe luxury market in Connecticut’s toniest region is seeing one of the nation’s fastest drops in prices, according to a new Realtor.com analysis.
Price Cuts On Rise In New England
By Sam Lattof | November 24, 2025 | Reprints | Unlock LinkPrice cuts are on the rise throughout the nation, according to a new report from listings portal Zillow, and the Hartford area isn’t being spared.
SmartMLS President Says CT Needs More Housing Legislation
By Sam Lattof | November 21, 2025 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe Connecticut legislature just passed what was hoped to be a landmark housing legislation, but SmartMLS President Michael Barbaro says more can be done to address issues in the state’s housing market.
Not All CT Homes Holding Value
By Sam Lattof | November 21, 2025 | Reprints | Unlock LinkWhile homes are losing their values at a recent high, homes in Connecticut’s three main metro areas are retaining their value better than their counterparts across the country.
Real Estate Agents Balk at Negotiating Fees
By Lew Sichelman | November 20, 2025 | Reprints | Unlock LinkHomebuyers looking to pay their agents directly have found little success, according to a new consumer group study.





