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Market Insights


When the AI Boom Squeezes Homeownership: Hidden Costs That Hit Buyers
October 2025 | Market & Affordability Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The Rising Cost of Innovation The rapid expansion of artificial-intelligence infrastructure is bringing unseen pressure to housing budgets. Data centers that power AI systems demand enormous power loads, which drive up electricity demand—and as supply struggles to keep pace, utility rates are rising across the many regions connected to the same grid. That means monthly utility bills are becoming less

Neil Caron
Oct 292 min read


Where’d the Minibar Go? The Hotel Profit Playbook, Unpacked
August 7, 2025 | Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ You’ve probably noticed it. That once-glorious minibar packed with $12 M&Ms...

Neil Caron
Aug 72 min read


Crypto Craze Meets Home Loans: Should You Use Bitcoin to Buy a House?
July 26, 2025 | Mortgage Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ The future of home financing might just include your crypto wallet....

Neil Caron
Jul 262 min read


Big, Bold, and Beautiful: What the New Tax Bill Means for Homeowners
July 22, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy | Presented by ReadySetLoan A major tax overhaul just passed—and it’s sending ripples through the real...

Neil Caron
Jul 222 min read


When Robots Outnumber Humans: What Amazon’s Automation Boom Means for Your Wallet—and Your Home
July 5, 2025 | Market & Tech Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ Amazon’s robot workforce has officially surpassed one million. That’s...

Neil Caron
Jul 52 min read


Obama in Hartford: A Subtle Spotlight on Connecticut’s Future — and Yours
June 20, 2025 | Community & Policy | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ Former President Barack Obama made a rare visit to Hartford this week,...

Neil Caron
Jun 212 min read


Is It Really a Bad Time to Buy in Connecticut? Fannie Mae Reports Record Low Confidence
June 10, 2025 | Connecticut Homebuyers, Mortgage Market | Presented by ReadySetLoan According to Fannie Mae’s latest Home Purchase...

Neil Caron
Jun 102 min read


🐾 The Price of Paw-renting: Americans Are Cutting Back on Pet Spending
May 29, 2025 | Personal Finance & Lifestyle | Presented by ReadySetLoan It turns out even our four-legged best friends are feeling the...

Neil Caron
May 292 min read


Rising Insurance & Tax Costs Threaten Home Affordability | ReadySetLoan
May 27, 2025 | Market Trends, Real Estate | Presented by ReadySetLoan Home prices and interest rates often take center stage when...

Neil Caron
May 272 min read


📉Is a Housing Market Correction Underway? The Signs Are Hard to Ignore
May 21, 2025 | Market Trends, Real Estate | Presented by ReadySetLoan The U.S. housing market may be shifting—and fast. With rising...

Neil Caron
May 222 min read


The Blame Game: Baby Boomers vs. Millennials Over the Housing Crisis
When it comes to the housing market, there’s no shortage of frustration—and now there’s no shortage of finger-pointing either. According...

Neil Caron
Apr 292 min read


Million-Dollar "Starter Homes"? First-Time Buyers Face New Reality in 2025
It’s not your imagination: buying your first home has never been more expensive — especially in certain parts of the country. According...

Neil Caron
Apr 282 min read


Housing Inventory Reaches Highest Level Since 2020 — But Buyers Are Still Cautious
A surge in home listings gives the market more breathing room, but affordability challenges continue to hold buyers back. The spring real...

Neil Caron
Apr 252 min read


Why Millions of Homeowners Are Locked Out of Their Home Equity
Life happens. But in today’s market, unlocking the wealth inside your home isn’t as easy as it used to be. At ReadySetLoan , we’re seeing...

Neil Caron
Apr 192 min read


Homeowner Equity: The Quiet Superpower in Today’s Market (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)
Even if home prices drop—homeowners are still sitting pretty. Here’s why equity matters now more than ever. The U.S. housing market has...

Neil Caron
Apr 152 min read


Foreclosures Are Rising—And Connecticut Is Now a Top 10 At-Risk State
Foreclosure activity jumped 11% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. Nearly 94,000 homes...

Neil Caron
Apr 141 min read


Climate Risk and Coastal Real Estate: Millions of Homes Face Severe Flooding Threats by 2050
As climate change accelerates, so does the risk to America’s coastal homes. According to a recent report by nonprofit research group...

Neil Caron
Apr 122 min read
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