Insights & Updates
The RYZE blog
Market trends, neighborhood guides, and expert advice for Connecticut home buyers and sellers.
That Cash Offer Postcard? CT Wholesalers Must Register Now
Starting July 1, 2026, CT wholesalers must register with the state, disclose their role in writing, and give you 3 days to cancel. Here's how to check.
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CT Condo Sellers: New Disclosure Line Starts Oct. 1, 2026
A new line on the CT disclosure form asks buyers to request a resale certificate and reserve fund report. Here's what changes for sellers and buyers.
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New Federal Landlord Law: What It Actually Means for CT Sellers
A new federal law just capped Wall Street's home buying spree. Here's the honest version of what it does - and why it barely touches Southington.
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CT's Flood Disclosure Rules Just Changed. Here's What's New
A seller form quietly changed in 2025. Lenders and insurers just caught up in July 2026. Here's what's actually new and what you need to check before closing.
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Old Wiring Is Quietly Killing CT Home Sales. Here's the Fix
Knob-and-tube, aluminum wiring, Federal Pacific panels - insurers won't touch them and lenders won't fund without a binder. Here's what actually happens.
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Underground Oil Tanks in CT Homes: The $500 Question
A buried oil tank can sink a CT deal fast. Here's what state law actually requires, and what happens when nobody knows it's there.
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How to Find a Home Inspector Who Actually Finds Something
Most buyers pick whoever their agent hands them and hope for the best. Here's what actually separates a good CT inspector from a rubber stamp.
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115 CT Towns Opted Out of the State's ADU Law. Is Yours One?
Connecticut said every town had to allow accessory apartments. Then 115 towns said no thanks. Here's what that means for your lot.
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Rates Just Crossed 7%. Here's What CT Buyers Should Actually Do
One tracker says 7.07%, another says 6.76%. Both are real. Here's why they differ and what to do before the Fed meets Sept. 15-16.
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Lead Paint Disclosure in Connecticut: What Older Homes Require
If your CT home was built before 1978, there's a federal form involved in the sale. Here's what it actually requires - and what it doesn't.
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Your CT Assessment Locks In Oct. 1. Here's How to Fight It
October 1 sets your home's assessed value for the year. Miss the appeal window later and you're stuck paying on a number that might be wrong.
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Connecticut's New Law on Hidden Listings: What Changes Oct. 1
Starting October 1st, your agent can't quietly keep your house off the open market without you signing off on it first.
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