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How Connecticut’s Pizza Pride Became a National Power Move
December 3, 2025 | Connecticut Lifestyle | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Connecticut just pulled off one of the cleverest branding wins of the year: a statewide campaign staking its claim as the pizza capital of the United States . And believe it or not, that marketing push is reshaping how people across the country see our little corner of New England. It’s bold, it’s fun — and, honestly, it says a lot about how Connecticut is leaning into identity, culture, and community in a

Neil Caron
7 hours ago2 min read


A History of Conforming Loan Limits
December 2025 | Mortgage Basics | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Conforming loan limits shape how much buyers can borrow while staying within traditional Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines. These limits shift over time as home prices rise, and understanding how they’ve changed helps buyers, sellers, investors, and homeowners make smart decisions. Here’s a clear, ReadySetLoan™️-style breakdown of how conforming loan limits have evolved — and why the numbers keep moving upward.

Neil Caron
2 days ago3 min read


Is a 50-Year Mortgage the Right Move? What Every Connecticut Homebuyer Should Know
November 12, 2025 | Mortgage Strategy | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The 50-year mortgage has entered the conversation as buyers search for creative ways to make homeownership more affordable. But before you sign up for half a century of payments, it’s important to understand how stretching your term impacts your total cost, equity growth, and financial flexibility. Why the 50-Year Mortgage Is Gaining Attention As home prices and mortgage rates remain elevated, some lenders ha

Neil Caron
Nov 122 min read


Connecticut’s Housing Market Is Blazing — Here’s What the Numbers Say
October 8, 2025 | Connecticut Real Estate Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Connecticut’s housing scene is turning heads across the...

Neil Caron
Oct 82 min read


Solo Living Is Getting Pricier: The Carrie Bradshaw Index Says It All
October 7, 2025 | Housing Affordability & Lifestyle | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Living solo has always come with perks — freedom,...

Neil Caron
Oct 72 min read


Home Sellers Are Slashing Prices at Record Pace
October 6, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ In a clear sign that the housing market is shifting, nearly 17% of...

Neil Caron
Oct 62 min read


Home Insurance Now Consumes Nearly 10% of Mortgage Payments
September 21, 2025 | Data & Mortgage Insight | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ For decades, homeowners focused primarily on interest rates...

Neil Caron
Sep 212 min read


Housing Inventory Shifts Since 2019: What It Means for Connecticut Buyers and Sellers
September 20, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The U.S. housing market looks very different today compared to...

Neil Caron
Sep 202 min read


Is Mortgage Relief Fueling the Next Housing Bubble?
September 15, 2025 | Housing Policy | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Despite stubbornly high interest rates, home prices across the U.S. —...

Neil Caron
Sep 152 min read


Summer Home Sales Slow to a 10-Year Low: What It Means for CT Buyers and Sellers
August 30, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ This summer, the U.S. housing market has cooled to its slowest pace...

Neil Caron
Aug 302 min read


Connecticut’s Oldest Towns Are Growing Older—Here’s Why It Matters
August 24, 2025 | Connecticut Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Connecticut is graying faster than much of the country. The U.S....

Neil Caron
Aug 242 min read


🏠 Is Real Estate Really in a Recession Until 2026?
August 22, 2025 | Market Trends & Forecasts | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The national economy may be holding steady, but the housing...

Neil Caron
Aug 222 min read


💰 Home Equity Surges to $34.5 Trillion — Are You Sitting on Untapped Potential?
August 20, 2025 | Home Equity Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ America’s homeowners are holding more equity than ever before — and...

Neil Caron
Aug 202 min read


🏡 Migration 2025: Where Americans Are Moving—and What It Means for Connecticut
August 19, 2025 | Housing Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Americans are still packing their bags in big numbers—but the destinations...

Neil Caron
Aug 193 min read


🎬 Back in the Swing: Is Happy Gilmore 2 Connecticut’s Next Big Moment?
August 16, 2025 | Pop Culture & Connecticut Living | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ In a surprise sequel that’s driving fans wild, Happy...

Neil Caron
Aug 162 min read


🎬 How Is Hollywood’s AI Revolution Impacting Connecticut Homebuyers?
August 14, 2025 | Culture & Innovation | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Hollywood is getting a high-tech makeover. From AI-generated extras...

Neil Caron
Aug 142 min read


💸 Consumer Spending Slows: What It Means for Housing and Homebuyers
August 13, 2025 | Economic Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Americans are putting their wallets in park—and the ripple effects may...

Neil Caron
Aug 132 min read


📉 America’s Baby Bust: What Falling Fertility Rates Mean for the Housing Market
August 10, 2025 | Housing Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ America’s fertility rate has just hit an all-time low—again....

Neil Caron
Aug 102 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


🚫 Stop Calling It a Buyer’s Market — Connecticut, We’re Not There (Yet)
📅 August 4, 2025 | 🏡 Market Watch | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ 📣 Social feeds are buzzing with agents declaring “Buyer’s market!” —...

Neil Caron
Aug 43 min read
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