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What's the Best Month to Sell a House in Connecticut?
For Sellers · Jun 29, 2026

What's the Best Month to Sell a House in Connecticut?

CT sellers who close in June average 104.5% of list price. Sellers who close in January average 100.5%. That 4-point gap is worth about $24,000 on a $600K home.

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How Fast Do Homes Sell in Southington, CT?
Market Updates · Jun 28, 2026

How Fast Do Homes Sell in Southington, CT? (June 2026)

36 homes listed. 25 selling every month. Well-priced homes in Southington go under contract in 1-3 weeks — here's what the current numbers actually show.

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Does a Pool Add Value to a Connecticut Home? I Checked 1,600 Sales.
For Sellers · Jun 27, 2026

Does a Pool Add Value to a Connecticut Home? I Checked 1,600 Sales.

Pool homes in CT sell for $129K more than non-pool homes — but $18 less per square foot. Here's what 1,600 closed sales actually show about what a pool does to your value.

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Price Per Square Foot in Central CT, Ranked
Market Updates · Jun 26, 2026

Price Per Square Foot in Central CT, Ranked

Cheshire leads at $272/sqft. New Britain is at $218. Here's the full ranking for five Central CT towns, what drives the gaps, and how to use these numbers before you make an offer.

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Why $400K Homes Get More Bidding Wars Than $250K Homes in Central CT
Market Updates · Jun 25, 2026

Why $400K Homes Get More Bidding Wars Than $250K Homes in Central CT

72% of $300K-$500K homes in Central CT close above asking. Under $300K? Only 49%. Entry-level isn't the hottest band — and there's a real reason why.

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Central CT Has Less Than One Month of Housing Inventory. Here's What That Means If You're Buying.
For Buyers · Jun 24, 2026

Central CT Has Less Than One Month of Housing Inventory. Here's What That Means If You're Buying (Summer 2026)

Berlin is at 0.9 months of supply. Southington and Cheshire are around 1.1. A balanced market runs 5-6 months. Here's what that gap means on the ground for buyers.

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ESPN Bristol Relocation: Best Towns, Real Home Prices, Honest Take
For Buyers · Jun 22, 2026

ESPN Bristol Relocation: Best Towns, Real Home Prices, Honest Take

Just accepted a job at ESPN's Bristol campus? Here are six towns within 25 minutes, what homes cost in each, and which one actually fits your life.

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4 Things CT Home Inspectors Flag in Older Homes - The Real Costs
For Buyers · Jun 18, 2026

4 Things CT Home Inspectors Flag in Older Homes - The Real Costs

One inspection report. Sixty pages. Two hundred items. Here are the four categories that actually move money in older Connecticut homes - and what each one costs.

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Selling in 12 Months? The Projects That Return Money in Central CT
For Sellers · Jun 18, 2026

Selling in 12 Months? The Projects That Return Money in Central CT

Most Central CT sellers invest in the wrong projects before listing. Here's what buyers actually pay more for - and what just drains your budget.

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What 'We Buy Houses' Cash Offers Look Like vs. the CT Open Market
For Sellers · Jun 16, 2026

What 'We Buy Houses' Cash Offers Look Like vs. the CT Open Market

The pitch sounds good: cash, fast, no repairs. Here's what those offers actually look like when you compare them to what a CT seller gets on the open market.

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For Buyers · Jun 16, 2026

$43,200 in Rent. Zero Equity. The Math CT Buyers Are Doing.

Eighteen months of $2,400 rent adds up to $43,200 out the door with nothing to show for it. Here's what that math actually looks like for CT buyers sitting on the sideline.

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CT Housing Market Crash: The Honest Summer 2026 Answer
For Buyers · Jun 16, 2026

CT Housing Market Crash: The Honest Summer 2026 Answer

24 searches a month from people worried about a CT housing crash. Here's what I actually think is happening this summer - and what I'd do about it.

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