Sellers

Sept. 29, 2026

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now


Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

Sellers tend to worry a cut means walking away with less than they hoped. Sometimes that’s true, but more often it just means the market moved faster …

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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. 22, 2026

Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year. 

Buyer activity typically starts to slow while the number of homes for sale climb – and you need the right strategy to get attention in this type of …

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Sept. 22, 2026

Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?


Data centers probably weren't on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home.

School districts? Sure. How close you are to family? Absolutely. A large building full of computer servers down the road? Probably not.

But that may be changing.

Data centers …

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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. 2, 2026

Relocating from North Central CT to Western MA

By Lori Gabriel  September 2, 2026

Moving from North Central Connecticut to Western Massachusetts involves selling your CT home, navigating cross-state financing, and buying in a market where July 2026 data shows rising sales with mixed price trends by county. A team licensed in both states coordinates …

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Aug. 14, 2026

Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market?



Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.

The interesting thing is... both can be right at the exact same time. It just …

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Aug. 14, 2026

CT Seller & Buyer Agent Commission: Hartford Guide

Do Connecticut home sellers have to pay the buyer's agent commission?

By Lori Gabriel

No. Connecticut sellers are not required to pay a buyer's agent commission. Since the August 2024 NAR settlement took effect, buyer-agent compensation is fully negotiable, must be established in a written buyer …

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Aug. 13, 2026

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there's a number working behind the scenes that's actually good for you right now. It's called the spread, and once you understand it, you may …

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