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Retire To The One Connecticut City Where Your Social Security Check Still Goes Far

Most Connecticut cities will look at your Social Security check, nod politely, and then hand you a rent bill that makes the whole conversation feel like a cruel joke, but Waterbury never got that memo. In this Naugatuck River Valley city, average rents are still holding under $1,400, which means...

Waterbury, CT · 8d
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CT Insider

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4 of Connecticut’s 10 fastest-rising ZIP codes are in Waterbury

Waterbury’s mayor says the effects of COVID-19 are still being felt.

Waterbury, CT · 5d

CT Insider

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Connecticut’s average rent dropped $16. Here’s where prices stand now

Zillow reports Connecticut rents fell slightly, but a deep housing shortage and high costs continue to strain renters statewide.

Connecticut · 16h

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Fairfield County, CT Luxury Buyers Are Paying for Lifestyle, and They Will Not Overpay for It

Fairfield County, Connecticut’s luxury housing market runs on different rules from the rest of the market. While much of the housing conversation this year has centered on monthly payments and affordability, buyers at the top end are weighing something else entirely. “Luxury buyers aren’t buying because of the market....

Fairfield County, CT · 1d
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Connecticut Mirror

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Data shows little change in CT housing voucher segregation

Advocates say the Section-8 system has led to significant housing segregation, where most voucher holders have to live in cheaper areas.

Connecticut · 2d

New Haven Independent

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Developer Buys Former Stop & Shop Plaza In Ansonia

ANSONIA – The former Stop & Shop property on Division Street has a new owner, but officials said there probably won’t be a new tenant in the space until 2028. Michael Berkowitz, of Fairfield, purchased the 9-acre plaza at 100-172 Division Street for $8.3 million on Oct. 19, according to a press release and city land records.

Ansonia, CT · 1d

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The Secret Connecticut Town That Is Charming, Affordable, And Way Under The Radar

Everybody seems to know the same handful of charming small towns. They appear in travel guides so often that you can practically picture the main street before arriving. But what about the places that rarely make those lists?. One overlooked Connecticut town offers small-town character and potentially more affordable living...

Winsted, CT · 2d

CT Insider

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Padel near ESPN in Bristol, entertainment venue's move to Windsor: 8 CT commercial projects to watch

CT Insider is tracking eight projects across Connecticut, including a museum expansion, new restaurant concepts, a padel facility and a major Stonington development.

Windsor, CT · 1d

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New Construction on Hillcrest Road Sells for $3,850,000

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office. For more information about each property from the assessor, click on the street address. To get the history of a New Canaan street name, click here. ***. Oct. 30. $2,550,000. Barbara A. Miller Revocable Trust to 2026...

New Canaan, CT · 1d

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Monroe zoning board approves 4 apartments over Honeyspot Pizza

MONROE, Conn. — A proposal for four apartments above Honeyspot Pizza 5 at 605 Main St. was unanimously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its meeting last Thursday night. “This is exactly what we would love to see to support our young professionals, who want to live...

Monroe, CT · 9h

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Saugatuck Commercial Real Estate brokers $2.1 million sale of fully leased Main St. retail in New Canaan, CT

New Canaan, CT Saugatuck Commercial Real Estate (SCRE) has completed the $2.15 million sale of the commercial property located at 107-111 Main St. Penny Wickey and Charlie Manuel of SCRE exclusively represented the seller, the Iannazzo family, and also procured the buyer, a local private investor from New Canaan in the transaction.

New Canaan, CT · 1d

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Ramapo Valley Confections: Old-World Tradition Meets Suburban Energy at the New Spring Valley Amish Chocolatier in Spring Valley, NY

Nestled within the dynamic and culturally rich landscape of Rockland County, the bustling community of Spring Valley has long served as a prominent crossroads in the greater New York metropolitan area. Known for its rich history dating back to the 19th-century railroad expansion, its vibrant multicultural identity, and its welcoming neighborhood spirit, Spring Valley continually embraces independent establishments that honor authenticity, meticulous hand-craftsmanship, and genuine community connection. Now, local residents, commuters, and regional food enthusiasts have an extraordinary new destination to explore with the grand opening of the Ramapo Valley Confections Amish Chocolatier. Bringing time-honored Pennsylvania Dutch confectionery traditions, small-batch chocolate tempering, pure copper-kettle fudge, and artisanal sweets right to the heart of Rockland County, this remarkable specialty shop offers a rich, velvety escape into traditional, unhurried craftsmanship.

Spring Valley, NY · 5d

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Hell's Kitchen Tenants Rally for Right to Buy Their Own Buildings

Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered outside their Hell's Kitchen buildings, demanding that state and city lawmakers give renters like them the power to buy their own homes before landlords can sell to the highest bidder. The rally centered on two bills that would reshape how buildings change hands in New York: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act.

New York, NY · 2d

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NY Appeals Court Clears Path for Mamdani’s $500 Million Tax on Luxury Second Homes

A New York appeals court has cleared the way for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to advance a controversial tax targeting expensive second homes, overturning a lower court ruling that had challenged how the measure was introduced. The proposed pied-à-terre tax, backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mamdani, would apply to...

New York, NY · 5d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Scianablo, Vider win as voters decide races

Scianablo, Vider win as Five Towns voters decide races. Joe Scianablo unseated Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti, Lisa Vider defeated state Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and Laura Gillen won re-election as Five Towns-area voters weighed in on key local, county and congressional races. According to unofficial results, U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen won...

Hempstead, NY · 6d

therealdeal.com

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Policy Pro: The NY election cheat sheet for real estate

Election Day could have major implications for New York real estate. Beyond the governor’s race, far-left and progressive candidates are making bids for the State Legislature — and one City Council seat — with platforms that seek to reshape housing development, rent regulation and tenant protections across the state.

New York · 8d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview election results 2026: Democrats secure key victories

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul unofficially declared, victory over Republican challenger Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Nov. 3. Hochul campaigned on affordability, child care, tax relief, school safety and gun laws. “To you, the people of New York,” Hochul said, “thank you for once again putting your trust in...

Nassau County, NY · 6d

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New York Affordable Housing Awards Fund 2,233 Homes Statewide

New York affordable housing investments totaling $872 million will support 12 developments across New York City, the Mid-Hudson Valley, Central New York, the Capital Region and the Finger Lakes, part of the New York affordable housing awards announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on October 30. The package includes $460 million...

New York · 11d

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3 New York Property Tax Breaks Some Homeowners Over 65 Never Apply For

If groceries, utilities, and insurance already stretch your budget, a smaller property tax bill would help. That’s possible for many older New Yorkers, through state and local programs. But the programs differ. These are the New York property tax breaks some homeowners over 65 never apply for. Note: This...

New York · 18d