Connecticut Nixes Restaurant Virus Restrictions
By The Associated Press | March 5, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock Link 
Connecticut will be relaxing many coronavirus-related restrictions in two weeks on businesses, theaters, churches and travel but will be keeping the statewide mask mandate.
NAHB: Most Builders Struggle With Supply Issues
March 5, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock Link
Most of America’s single-family homebuilders are facing trouble securing both building materials and appliances for fitting out their developments, new data from the National Association of Home Builders says.
Fed Survey Finds Modest Economic Gains, Office Space Fears
By The Associated Press | March 4, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock Link
A Federal Reserve survey of business conditions across the United States has found that economic activity was expanding at a modest pace in February, but raised concerns about future demand for office space.
Hot Market Leaves Move-Up Buyers Stuck
By James Sanna | March 4, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock Link
Suddenly red-hot after years of relative stagnation, the Connecticut real estate market left many move-up buyers stuck in their homes last year and is poised to do so again in 2021, Realtors across the state say.
Thomaston Savings Bank Joins Bank On Initiative
March 5, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock Link
Thomaston Savings Bank has joined the national Bank On movement to reach unbanked and underbanked consumers by launching a product that eliminates overdraft fees.
West Hartford to Bring Back Popular Outdoor Dining
March 4, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock Link
West Hartford’s mayor says the town will bring back the popular outdoor dining permits that proved a savior for many restaurants and retail landlords in 2020.
CFPB to Extend Compliance Date for Qualified Mortgage Rule
March 4, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock Link
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to delay the mandatory compliance date of the General Qualified Mortgage (QM) final rule that was issued late last year.
Waterfront? How About Just Water?
By Lew Sichelman | March 4, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock Link
Looking for waterfront property but finding it way out of your league? Consider a houseboat. And they’re back now – bigger and better than ever.
Bill to Protect CT Commuters from Double-Taxing Passes
By The Associated Press | March 3, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock Link
A package of tax changes, including a plan to prevent 110,000 Connecticut commuters with out-of-state jobs from being double-taxed because they’ve been working at home during the pandemic, received final legislative approval on Monday.
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