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Aging Out: First-Time Homebuyers Hit Record Low, Age Hits All-Time High
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

Neil Caron
Nov 62 min read


Will 6% Mortgage Rates Unlock New Opportunities for Homebuyers?
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

Neil Caron
Nov 53 min read


Rent vs Buy in Connecticut: What the Cost Data Reveals
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

Neil Caron
Nov 13 min read


What the latest mortgage data means for home sales forecasts in 2026
October 30, 2025 | Market Outlook | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ 2026 may finally mark a turning point for New England homebuyers and sellers — especially in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Mortgage rates are stabilizing, inventory is gradually expanding, and confidence is beginning to return to the housing market. For buyers in towns like Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, and Providence, the next year could bring a more balanced and accessible market. Let’s explore what the latest

Neil Caron
Oct 303 min read


Snout-Out Spotlight: Cecil the Seagull Steals the Show at Waterford Beach
August 23, 2025 | Community & Lifestyle | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Every summer, Connecticut’s shoreline has its stars—waves, sunsets,...

Neil Caron
Aug 232 min read


🎉 Love & Mayo: When Your Wedding Officiant Is a Giant Jar of Condiments
August 17, 2025 | Pop Culture Meets Real Estate | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ In the land of Elvis impersonators and drive-thru chapels,...

Neil Caron
Aug 172 min read


🐾 Pets or Payments? Why Rising Pet Costs Could Be a Recession Warning Sign
August 9, 2025 | Financial Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ Since the pandemic, Americans—including plenty right here in...

Neil Caron
Aug 92 min read


New Construction Homes Just Got a Price Tag Shake-Up
🏡 August 5, 2025 | Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ Builders Are Slashing Prices—and They’re Now Outpricing Resale Homes In a...

Neil Caron
Aug 52 min read


📉 Home Sales Could Sink to a 30-Year Low — What It Means for Buyers in 2025
August 2, 2025 | Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™ The latest midyear housing forecast is out, and it’s delivering a loud...

Neil Caron
Aug 22 min read


🛸 UFOs, Myths, and Mortgage Fog: How Government Disinformation Isn’t Just for Aliens
June 10, 2025 | Snout-Out | Presented by ReadySetLoan Wait… What Do UFOs Have to Do with Mortgages? A recent Wall Street Journal...

Neil Caron
Jun 122 min read


🏡 “Is That All, Folks?” Why CT’s Spring Listings May Have Peaked
June 10, 2025 | Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan As we cross into June, a surprising pattern is settling into the Connecticut...

Neil Caron
Jun 112 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


Attack of the Otter Kite: When Wind Power Took Down Actual Power
May 21, 2025 | Snout-Out Series, Connecticut Curiosities | Presented by ReadySetLoan This past Sunday, Connecticut residents got a...

Neil Caron
May 212 min read


🐽 Snout-Out: California Brings Home the Bacon: Now the 4th-Largest Economy
Move over, sushi and samurais — California just flexed its economic muscles and snouted its way past Japan to become the world’s...

Neil Caron
Apr 302 min read


🐽 Snout-Out: "White Lotus Season 3 Has Us Booking Rooms… and Budgeting Mortgages"
White Lotus is back, and this time, it’s trading the Amalfi Coast and Sicilian cathedrals for temples, tuk-tuks, and Thai massages....

Neil Caron
Apr 242 min read
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