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Connecticut Real Estate Prices by Region: What $400K Gets You Across CT
Home Economics · Aug 4, 2026

Connecticut Real Estate Prices by Region: What $400K Gets You Across CT

A $400,000 budget buys dramatically different homes depending on where in Connecticut you're looking. Here's what the numbers actually look like across the state's main markets.

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What Does a Real Estate Agent Actually Do for the Commission?
Home Economics · Aug 1, 2026

What Does a Real Estate Agent Actually Do for the Commission?

A lot of sellers look at the commission check and wonder what they're paying for. Fair question. Here's what goes into a good agent's work — and where the cheap options cut corners.

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Why Connecticut Home Prices Keep Rising Despite High Rates
Home Economics · Jul 31, 2026

Why Connecticut Home Prices Keep Rising Despite High Rates

Interest rates doubled and CT home prices kept going up. That's not normal. Here's why it happened, why it's likely to continue, and what it means if you're waiting to buy.

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Connecticut Homeowners Insurance: What Coverage You Actually Need
Home Economics · Jul 17, 2026

Connecticut Homeowners Insurance: What Coverage You Actually Need

Most CT homeowners are either underinsured, paying for coverage they don't need, or both. Here's what the policy actually covers — and where the gaps are.

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Behind on Your Mortgage in CT? Here Are Your Real Options
Home Economics · Jun 11, 2026

Behind on Your Mortgage in CT? Here Are Your Real Options

Missing a payment doesn't mean losing your home. Connecticut's foreclosure process moves slowly - and if you act now, you have more paths forward than you probably think.

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When Will CT Housing Prices Crash? Here's What I Actually Tell People
Home Economics · Jun 5, 2026

When Will CT Housing Prices Crash? Here's What I Actually Tell People

Everyone's asking when CT home prices will crash. Here's what I tell clients directly - and why the question itself might be the more expensive mistake.

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Home Economics · May 12, 2026

Central CT Inventory Up 23%. So Why Are Prices Still Rising?

More homes hit the Central CT market this spring - up 23% year-over-year. But prices keep climbing. Here's what that number actually tells you.

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Connecticut vs. Florida Home Values: The $240,000 Reality Gap
Home Economics · May 6, 2026

Connecticut vs. Florida Home Values: The $240,000 Reality Gap

CT homeowners are sitting on six-figure equity while Florida prices have quietly caught up. Here's what the comparison actually looks like.

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