Market Updates

Sept. 8, 2026

Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move

You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…

While everyone’s paying attention to mortgage rates, only the savviest buyers know that the changing season can start tipping things in their favor. 

Because every fall, buyers

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Aug. 31, 2026

Pratt & Whitney's Impact on Hartford CT Home Prices

By Lori Gabriel  August 31, 2026

Pratt & Whitney and the broader RTX aerospace cluster in East Hartford anchor a high-wage workforce that intensifies housing demand across North Central Connecticut. Hartford County's median sale price hit $419,000 in mid-2026, and the metro has been called the most …

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Aug. 28, 2026

Bradley Airport Expansion: Windsor Locks Real Estate

By Lori Gabriel  August 28, 2026

Bradley International Airport's $250 million terminal expansion, completed in January 2026, is one factor supporting rising home values in Windsor Locks. Portal data show a 10.6% year-over-year price increase through early 2026, though tight regional inventory is also a major driver.

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Aug. 26, 2026

Amazon & Tractor Supply: Windsor CT Real Estate Impact

By Lori Gabriel  August 26, 2026

Amazon's 3.8-million-square-foot fulfillment center and other logistics employers in Windsor, CT have intensified housing demand across North Central Connecticut. Greater Hartford is the tightest large-metro housing market in the U.S. as of 2026, with Windsor's median sale price at $400,000 and …

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Aug. 24, 2026

Selling in a Neutral CT Market: 2026 Pricing Strategy

By Lori Gabriel

Connecticut's 2026 market sits closer to seller-leaning than truly neutral, but softening conditions in some areas mean pricing precision matters more than ever. Sellers who anchor to recent sold data, monitor sale-to-list ratios, and resist the urge to test high will move faster and …

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Aug. 8, 2026

Good Time to Sell in North Central CT? 2026 Data

Is now a good time to sell a house in North Central Connecticut?

By Lori Gabriel

For most sellers in North Central Connecticut's Hartford County towns, 2026 remains a favorable market. Inventory is still historically tight, median prices have held firm or edged higher compared to …

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July 31, 2026

Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something different for you.

The Numbers …

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July 1, 2026

The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story. 

This isn't 2020 or 2021. It was never going to be. Those …

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June 4, 2025

Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. They were a short-term …

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May 16, 2025

Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding you back: “why would I give that up?”

But when you ask that question, you may be …

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