Industry News
Surveys Find American Facing Economic Anxiety that Could Drag Housing Market
By Sam Lattof | March 24, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkIf artificial intelligence begins replacing jobs, the housing market could be impacted, according to a new report from Redfin.
Newington Apartments Sale Brings in $78.15M
By James Sanna | March 24, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA large apartment asset in a suburban Hartford commercial corridor has sold to a New York City-based investor.
These Profit Holes Can Sink Your Business
By Bernice Ross | Special To Commercial Record | March 20, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkMost Realtors and investors focus primarily on profits. What typically gets put on the back burner is how expenses and what they’re choosing not to do can cost them way more.
Single-Stair Code Repeal Deals Blow to Missing Middle Housing, Advocates Say
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | March 20, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAdvocates for accelerated housing production across Connecticut say the state missed an opportunity to spur construction of modestly-priced apartments.
New Haven Officials OK First Phase of Massive Redevelopment
By James Sanna | March 19, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAfter a logistical hiccup earlier this month, New Haven city planning officials have given the green light to a 541-unit, two-block development across the street from the city’s Metro-North and Amtrak station.
Best Time to Sell Hartford-Area Homes Has Already Passed
By James Sanna | March 18, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe best time to sell a home in the Hartford area has come and gone according to Realtor.com.
Mayor, Realtor and Real Estate Leader
By Sam Lattof | March 13, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAllan Smith’s many hats give him a unique perspective on a bill the General Assembly is currently evaluating that would make significant changes to the way real estate agents do business.
Affordability Issues Descend on Rental Market
By Sam Lattof | March 12, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkWith the single-family home market seeing rising costs, affordability issues are now affecting the rental market in New England.
New England Features Low Amounts of ‘Accidental Landlords’
By Sam Lattof | March 11, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAs many parts of the United States sees a rise in “accidental landlords,” New England isn’t seeing the same trend.
Inventory Falls Heading into Hartford Spring Housing Market
By Sam Lattof | March 6, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAs the spring housing market inches closer, inventory of homes for sale is rising faster in Greater Hartford than it did last spring.
Feeling Stressed Out? Increase Your Productivity Simply by Taking a Break
By Bernice Ross | Special To Commercial Record | March 5, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe type of break you choose has a huge impact on how effective you will be with your clients as well as coping with the challenges you face daily in your real estate business.
Hartford Developer Pushes Housing Forward Amid Headwinds
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | March 5, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkUnder Anthony Healis Sr., The Cloud Co. is turning former state office buildings into 104 downtown Hartford apartments and reshaping a former public housing complex as a mixed-income community.
Stamford Mid-Rise Sold for $25M
By James Sanna | March 3, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA mixed-use block in downtown Stamford has sold for $25 million, city property records show.
Connecticut Has Fourth-Lowest Vacant Foreclosure Rate in Country
By Sam Lattof | March 3, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkHomebuyers in Connecticut are facing a market with some of the lowest vacant foreclosure rates in the nation, according to a new report from ATTOM.
Landlords Need Extra Insurance
By Lew Sichelman | February 27, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkIf you’re an owner-occupier landlord, remember: a traditional homeowner’s insurance policy won’t cut it, alone.
Spring Will Heat Up Connecticut Housing Market, Experts Say
By Sam Lattof | February 27, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkWith mortgage interest rates improving, competition and activity in Connecticut’s housing markets will only increase, observers say.
The Supreme Court Struck Down Trump’s Tariffs. Now Comes the Hard Work of Issuing Refunds
By Paul Wiseman | The Associated Press | February 25, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's biggest and boldest tariffs. But the justices left a $133 billion question unanswered: What's going to happen to the money the government has already collected in import taxes now declared unlawful?...
Stratford Officials Ask Housing Developer for Statue of George Washington
By James Sanna | February 25, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkMembers of one of Stratford's development review boards were pleased when the developer of a planned 154-unit development on a side street included a plaza in its plans. But they had some feedback for Romano Brothers Builders LLC. "A more traditionally styled...
Hartford Home-Searchers’ Buying Power Jumped by $30K in January
By Sam Lattof | February 23, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkHomebuyers in New England saw their buying power increase last month, partially due to the improving interest rate environment.
Tariff Fog Still Thick for Builders Days After Supreme Court Ruling
By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | February 23, 2026 | Reprints | Unlock LinkReal estate industry executives saw encouraging signs from the Supreme Court’s Friday decision wiping out Trump administration-imposed tariffs on some building materials, but hopes for predictability over U.S. trade policy were promptly dashed by new tariffs announced over the weekend.





