Insights & Updates
The RYZE blog
Market trends, neighborhood guides, and expert advice for Connecticut home buyers and sellers.
1031 Exchanges in CT: The 45-Day Clock Investors Can't Miss
Sell a CT rental at a profit and the state taxes it like a paycheck - up to 6.99%. Here's how a 1031 exchange defers that bill, and why the clock is the hard part.
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Your CT Insurer Can't Drop You Over a Drone Photo of Your Roof
A satellite image shows streaking on your shingles and suddenly you're non-renewed. Here's what CT law actually requires - and what to do about it.
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Southington CT September 2026: What the Numbers Actually Say
Rates crossed 7%, and Southington's market moved. Here's what the September data shows about price, speed, and what buyers are really doing right now.
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CT's New Zombie Mortgage Law: 20 Years Just Became 10
A paid-off mortgage from decades ago can still stall your closing. CT just cut the wait to clear it in half - here's what changed and what didn't.
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Your CT Home's Galvanized Pipes Could Kill the Sale - Here's the Fix
That old steel plumbing behind your walls is quietly rusting shut from the inside. Here's how it derails closings and what actually fixes it.
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The CT Disclosure Form Asks About Asbestos. Most Sellers Check 'Unknown'
Nobody's hiding anything. Sellers just genuinely don't know what's behind their floor tile - and CT law doesn't make them find out before selling.
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Reverse Mortgages in CT: What Homeowners 62+ Should Actually Know
The TV ads skip the counseling requirement, the ongoing tax bill, and the shrinking equity. Here's the honest version for CT homeowners.
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Some Lenders Already Set 2027 Loan Limits. Here's the CT Angle
Rocket, CrossCountry, and Rate jumped to $845,000 before FHFA's official number. Here's who in CT actually benefits.
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The Fed Raised Rates on Sept. 16. Here's What CT Buyers Do Now
No cut. A hike. And the Fed says another one's coming before year-end. Here's what that actually means for your CT mortgage.
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Title Insurance in CT: The Fee Most Buyers Skip by Accident
You'll see two title policies on your closing disclosure. One protects your lender. The other protects you - and it's the one people skip without realizing it.
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You Don't Have to Sell First: How CT Move-Up Buyers Do It
Three real ways Connecticut homeowners buy their next house before selling the first one - ranked by how often we actually see them work.
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Your Solar Lease Could Sink Your CT Home Sale. Here's the Fix
A UCC-1 filing on your roof panels can stall closing day. Here's what it is, why CT sellers are hitting it more often, and how to clear it before you list.
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