November 13th, 2025 | Market Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Markets were brimming with optimism that the Fed would cut short-term rates in December. Just a week ago, that probability was as high as ~91%. Now, those odds have dropped to around ~70% as inflation remains stubborn and internal dissent grows. This change is sending ripples through mortgage markets and borrower expectations. Why the optimism is cooling Even though there was a recent rate cut, some Fed offic

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

November 9, 2025 | Market Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Mortgage demand is slowing again, even after rates dipped to their lowest point of the year. That brief moment of relief sparked some activity — but as rates crept back up, buyer enthusiasm cooled fast. For Connecticut homebuyers and homeowners, this is a real-time reminder that the mortgage market moves faster than the headlines — and that being prepared is far more valuable than waiting for the perfect moment.

November 6th, 2025 | Market Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ More home-purchase deals are collapsing before closing as economic uncertainty grows. Nationwide, roughly 15% of pending home sales were canceled in September , up from 13.6% a year earlier. Buyers are increasingly pulling out due to job worries, tighter budgets, and shifting confidence. For Connecticut, where affordability is already stretched, this trend highlights the importance of preparation, strategy, an

November 6, 2025 | Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The dream of homeownership is still alive — but it’s arriving later in life. New data shows first-time homebuyers now make up a smaller portion of the market than ever before, while their average age has climbed to a record high. High prices, rising rates, and shrinking inventory have made it harder for younger buyers to get their foot in the door, fundamentally reshaping what “first-time buyer” means in today’s h

November 5, 2025 | Mortgage Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Mortgage rates hovering in the low-6% range are breathing some fresh air into an otherwise tight housing market. While affordability is still a challenge, buyers are finally seeing a window of opportunity. The key now is understanding how to make the most of it — from timing your purchase to evaluating loan options and assistance programs that can help turn “maybe someday” into “let’s do this.” 📉 Rates Are Ea

November 2025 | Mortgage Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The Return of a Risky Loan Type As mortgage rates remain elevated, many buyers are turning again to adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) to reduce initial costs. These loan products were once at the center of the housing collapse, but are now making a comeback. ARMs offer lower starting rates, typically for a fixed period, before adjusting based on short-term interest rates. For borrowers looking to minimize monthly

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 15, 2025 | Housing Policy | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Despite stubbornly high interest rates, home prices across the U.S. —...

September 11, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ For the first time since 2016, the U.S. homeowner population has...

September 3, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Want the headlines in a nutshell? About 1 in 7 home purchase...

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

August 27, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ America’s housing market has started to stumble. After years of...

August 22, 2025 | Market Trends & Forecasts | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The national economy may be holding steady, but the housing...

August 19, 2025 | Housing Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Americans are still packing their bags in big numbers—but the destinations...

August 12, 2025 | Market Trends & Inventory | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ New England’s summer real estate market has long been a...

📅 August 4, 2025 | 🏡 Market Watch | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ 📣 Social feeds are buzzing with agents declaring “Buyer’s market!” —...

July 28, 2025 | Market Watch | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ Rising mortgage delinquencies might sound alarming at first glance—but the...