CT Real Estate Weekly

November 1, 2025 | Market Outlook | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ In Connecticut, the housing cost dynamics are shifting in ways that matter for anyone weighing whether to keep renting or take the the leap into homeownership. Across different regions of the the state, the monthly cost of owning a home is becoming more competitive relative to renting. For many households, especially those ready to get financially serious, now might be the right moment to explore buying. Local ma

October 2025 | Rate Forecasts & Affordability | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The Forecast Isn’t as Relaxed as Some Hoped Despite recent dips in mortgage rates, the outlook from housing finance forecasts remains cautious. The latest projections put the 30-year fixed mortgage rate at about 6.3% by year-end , slightly above recent averages and suggesting no quick drop below 6% in 2025. Although there is optimism for next year, with projections tracking closer to 5.9% by the end o

October 2025 | Economic Perspective | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ From Farmhands to Professionals Two and a half centuries ago, the average American worker was farming, forging, or crafting goods by hand. Today, they’re analyzing data, managing teams, and leading digital innovation. Across 250 years, the U.S. workforce has evolved from agricultural grit to professional precision — trading physical endurance for mental agility, and local production for global collaboration. Th

October 2025 | Market Migration | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ A Tale of Two Markets The line between New York City and Connecticut real estate keeps blurring. As high-income professionals trade city skyline views for suburban breathing room, Fairfield County has become one of the most sought-after relocation zones in the Northeast. After years of remote and hybrid work reshaping buyer behavior, the trend has evolved from temporary movement to permanent migration. What started

October 2025 | Market Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ A New Level of Luxury Connecticut’s luxury market is rewriting the record books. For the first time, seven Connecticut ZIP codes  now rank among the most expensive in the nation  — and every single one of them lies within Fairfield County . These elite pockets represent some of the most desirable communities in the Northeast, defined by high-end amenities, coastal access, and a deep bench of cash buyers. Here’s wher

October 2025 | Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ What the Numbers Show A new wave of growth is reshaping the U.S. housing map — and while Connecticut isn’t on the list of the nation’s top 50 fastest-growing counties, the lessons are crystal clear. Population growth continues to accelerate across key regions, led by affordability, job opportunities, and lifestyle appeal. These migration patterns are transforming once-affordable markets into bustling housing hubs. And

October 2025 | Market Signals | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ A New Shift: Inventory Flattens While Foreclosure Filings Climb A key piece of data has emerged: foreclosure filings across the U.S. are rising, even as the housing inventory rebound loses steam. In June 2025 , ATTOM reported that 1 in every 4,361 housing units  faced a foreclosure filing—with Connecticut  ranking 20th nationally, at 1 in every 4,609 units . In the first half of 2025, total foreclosure filings jumped

October 2025 | Market Pulse | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ What’s Changing — With a Local Twist After several months of improving housing...

October 8, 2025 | Connecticut Real Estate Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Connecticut’s housing scene is turning heads across the...

September 21, 2025 | Data & Mortgage Insight | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ For decades, homeowners focused primarily on interest rates...

September 20, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The U.S. housing market looks very different today compared to...

September 19, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Contract Cancellations Hit New Highs Home purchase cancellations...

September 13, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ New data reveals where housing markets across the U.S. are most...

September 12, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Good news for buyers: the number of listings truly affordable to...

September 7, 2025 | Mortgage Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Recently, mortgage rates gently dipped—marking the lowest levels...

September 6, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Home prices have defied gravity for years. But now, the market...

September 4, 2025 | Market Opportunist | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ After years of rising prices and tight supply, signs suggest U.S....

August 30, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ This summer, the U.S. housing market has cooled to its slowest pace...

August 24, 2025 | Connecticut Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Connecticut is graying faster than much of the country. The U.S....

August 23, 2025 | Community & Lifestyle | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Every summer, Connecticut’s shoreline has its stars—waves, sunsets,...