Local Market Insights

Sept. 21, 2026

MGM Springfield's Impact on Downtown Real Estate

By Lori Gabriel  September 21, 2026

MGM Springfield's nearly $1 billion investment has driven measurable tourism growth, multi-family price increases, and downtown revitalization in Springfield, MA. Research shows limited direct impact on single-family or condo prices, but strong spillover effects for investors, hospitality workers, and buyers seeking …

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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. 14, 2026

Pricing Your CT Home Right From Day One

By Lori Gabriel  September 14, 2026

Overpricing your home in North Central Connecticut reliably leads to more days on market, price cuts, and a lower final sale price. Homes priced accurately from the start attract more buyers, generate competitive offers faster, and net sellers more than listings …

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Sept. 11, 2026

Aerospace Jobs and Hartford's Housing Market

By Lori Gabriel  September 11, 2026

Pratt & Whitney's East Hartford campus, with hundreds of active job openings in 2026, drives steady housing demand across North Central Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. Onsite and hybrid work requirements keep that demand commute-dependent, making towns within 30-45 minutes of East …

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Sept. 9, 2026

Bradley Airport's $250 Million Expansion: Impact on Windsor

By Lori Gabriel  September 9, 2026

Bradley International Airport's roughly $250 million modernization adds new exit corridors, an 80,000-square-foot inline baggage facility, expanded gates, and a reconfigured TSA checkpoint. For Windsor Locks and nearby North Central Connecticut and Western Massachusetts residents, the upgrades mean faster travel and …

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