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Surge of New Yorkers? What It Means for Connecticut Housing

November 12, 2025 | Market Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The recent election outcome in New York City has stirred talk of residents reconsidering their living arrangements. With the new city leadership and shifting policies, some New Yorkers are exploring suburban or nearby states — and Connecticut is firmly in the conversation. While the exodus may not be massive, the ripple effects could impact the housing and mortgage landscape for local buyers and homeowners. The

Neil Caron

Nov 123 min read

When the Fed Cuts, But Your Rate Doesn’t: The Mortgage Myth Unpacked

November 10, 2025 | Market Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The headlines say it loud and clear: “The Fed Just Cut Rates!” — and naturally, homebuyers across Connecticut start asking the same question: “Does that mean my mortgage rate is going down?” Not so fast. While a Fed rate cut may sound like a silver bullet for borrowers, the truth is far more complex. The Federal Reserve influences the economy in many ways — but long-term mortgage rates don’t always follow its

Neil Caron

Nov 103 min read

Market on Pause: Home Turnover Hits a 30-Year Low

November 7, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The housing market is slowing down in ways we haven’t seen in decades. Homes are changing hands far less frequently, as both buyers and sellers sit on the sidelines. Higher borrowing costs, economic caution, and locked-in interest rates are creating a market where movement is rare — and opportunities look different for today’s buyers. 📉 Sales Have Slowed to a Crawl In the first nine months of 2025, only 2

Neil Caron

Nov 72 min read

America’s Workforce Then vs Now: What 250 Years of Change Means for Connecticut Buyers

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

Neil Caron

Oct 282 min read