Connecticut Real Estate

Oct. 23, 2026

Should You Waive the Home Inspection in Connecticut?

By Lori Gabriel·Oct 23, 2026

Connecticut doesn't require a home inspection, but waiving one means you accept hidden defects at full price. Your inspection rights come from the contract, not a statute. A narrower contingency covering structure, major systems, and specialist tests like septic, well, …

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Oct. 19, 2026

North Central Connecticut Buying and Selling Process

By Lori Gabriel·Oct 19, 2026

Buying or selling in North Central Connecticut starts with local sold data, since recent medians run from $310,000 in East Windsor to $610,000 in Somers. Bradley Airport's projects are real, but they don't guarantee a price bump for any one …

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Oct. 16, 2026

Amazon's Windsor Distribution Center and Local Home Values

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By Lori Gabriel·Oct 16, 2026

Amazon's Windsor Distribution Center is one of New England's largest and a major local employer, but no verified data puts a dollar figure on its effect on home prices. Windsor's recent median sale price is $365,000, and rates, inventory, …

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Oct. 14, 2026

How Long to Buy a Home in North Central Connecticut?

By Lori Gabriel  Oct 14, 2026

Most financed purchases of a home in North Central Connecticut close about 30 to 60 days after the offer is accepted, with pre-approval and the home search coming before that. Cash buyers skip the appraisal and underwriting steps, so their timeline …

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Oct. 5, 2026

Should You Accept a Contingent Offer on a Connecticut Home?

 

By Lori Gabriel  October 5, 2026

A contingent offer on a Connecticut home can be worth accepting if the buyer's existing property is listed, priced correctly, and close to contract, especially with a kick-out clause that lets you keep marketing. The risk-adjusted value of the …

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Sept. 30, 2026

Competitive Offers in Connecticut Without Overexposing Yourself

By Lori Gabriel  September 30, 2026

A competitive offer in North Central Connecticut goes beyond price. Deposit size, contingency language, appraisal-gap commitments, inspection terms, and closing timing all affect how exposed you are if something goes wrong after you sign.

How do you make …

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Sept. 28, 2026

North Central CT Home Values Near Distribution Centers

By Lori Gabriel  September 28, 2026

Distribution centers in North Central CT can affect nearby home values, but the impact is highly site-specific. Truck routes, distance from loading docks, buffering, and operating hours matter more than simple proximity. No verified local study shows a uniform price discount …

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Sept. 25, 2026

Relocating for Pratt & Whitney Jobs in Hartford CT

By Lori Gabriel September 25, 2026

Pratt & Whitney's East Hartford campus draws engineers, manufacturers, and support professionals who need housing within a reasonable commute. North Central Connecticut towns like East Windsor, South Windsor, Enfield, and Suffield offer a range of price points and drive times that …

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Sept. 18, 2026

How Amazon and Tractor Supply Are Reshaping Housing Demand in North Central CT

By Lori Gabriel  September 18, 2026

Amazon's 3.8-million-square-foot Windsor fulfillment center and nearby logistics facilities have added thousands of jobs, expanded Windsor's tax base, and driven sustained housing demand across North Central Connecticut, with ripple effects on inventory, pricing, and buyer behavior in towns like Enfield, South …

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Sept. 16, 2026

What Buyers Should Know About New Construction in South Windsor

BY Lori Gabriel  September 16, 2026

South Windsor has several active and proposed new construction projects in 2026, including a $30M mixed-use redevelopment on Sullivan Avenue, retail construction along Buckland Road, and a 55-unit affordable housing development on Deming Street. The median sale price sits at $450,000, …

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