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Connecticut homeowners see property assessments soar as towns complete revaluations

Homeowners in several Connecticut communities are receiving new property assessments, and some are seeing values jump by more than 50%. West Hartford began mailing new assessment notices Wednesday. According to the town, residential property values increased an average of 58.6% since the last revaluation five years ago. Plainville homeowners have...

Connecticut · 10h

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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 · 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 · 3d

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Selling a House in Connecticut That Needs Major Repairs: What Are Your Options?

Connecticut homes spent a median of 41 days on the market in September 2026, up from 29 days in April, according to St. Louis Fed housing data. That's the pace for the typical listing. A house with a failing roof or foundation needs a plan before it hits the market. Here are your main options.

Connecticut · 14h

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Plainville Ave. Neighbors Push Back on 18 Homes for 55-Plus

FARMINGTON — There was an accident in front of her Plainville Avenue driveway on Saturday morning. On Monday night, she told the Town Plan and Zoning Commission about it, and about drivers in the passing lane out front "laying on the horn." Across the road, a builder wants to put 18 homes. "I don't think we need this development at this time," she said.

Farmington, CT · 14h

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 · 3d

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Farmington's Midpoint: 199 Units Approved, Nothing Built

FARMINGTON — More than four years ago, Farmington approved Midpoint: 199 housing units and about 53,000 square feet of commercial space on Farmington Avenue. Nothing has been built. The two men whose companies won the approval have both died. Now the two companies that own the land disagree about...

Farmington, CT · 1d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 6d

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State officials announce launch of homebuyer program for first responders

At the North Haven Fire House yesterday, state officials announced the launch of new homebuyers assistance program for first responders. The post State officials announce launch of homebuyer program for first responders appeared first on Inside Investigator .

Connecticut · 20h

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Construction of 322 luxury rental units in West Hartford is well underway

A much-anticipated construction project in West Hartford is progressing nicely, according to its high-end developer, Garden Communities. When The Residences at Heritage Park opens, it will make 322 luxury rental units available. The projected leasing launch is scheduled for late spring 2027. The multifamily development at 1360 Trout Brook Drive...

West Hartford, CT · 4d

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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 · 3d

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How a New York City Power Couple Spends Fall Weekends in Connecticut

Scott Francis and Mike Fabbri own this Litchfield County home, along with their two dogs Dart and Daeny. When two real estate agents buy a house for over asking, willingly removing inspection and appraisal, you know it’s good. That’s what Mike Fabbri and Scott Francis did to lock down their Litchfield County home, as seen in the pages of CTC&G.

Litchfield County, CT · 5d

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Former Nathan Hale School in Enfield will become 38 senior apartments

ENFIELD - Town officials approved plans to convert the former Nathan Hale Elementary School on Taylor Lane into a 38-unit senior housing project. Enfield-based Our Town Home Buyers is looking to retrofit the circa-1962 school building, located on an 8.5-acre property at 5 Taylor Lane, into 38 residential units age-restricted for residents 55 and over. Units would be split between 31 one-bedroom units and seven studios, ranging from 595 square feet for the smallest studio to 1,270 square feet for the largest one-bedroom floor plan.

Enfield, CT · 4d

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PZC working to align regs with new State laws

The past couple of years in Hartford has been dominated largely by discussion about expanding housing options to address affordability. HB 8002 finally passed in late 2025, and Towns now have adapt. That often means rewriting zoning regulations to conform to new state laws. At the Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on November 5, 2026, the commissioners began trying to prioritize the work ahead—and that begins with Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs). Yes, a decision that municipalities across the country have been grappling with has come to Stafford.

Stafford, CT · 3d

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Hartford List Prices Hold Firm While New Listings Dip

Hartford list prices stayed flat while homes spent a bit more time on the market, giving buyers a touch more room to decide.

Hartford, CT · 4d

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Electric Boat hiring is reshaping housing in eastern Connecticut. These towns are drawing families

Eastern Connecticut towns like Voluntown and Ledyard are attracting homebuyers with lower prices, family appeal and Electric Boat jobs.

Connecticut · 9d

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$33,000: Connecticut homeowners saw one of nation's biggest equity gains

Connecticut homeowners gained $33,000 in equity on average, Cotality says, reflecting escalating values and mortgage payments they are making.

Connecticut · 6d

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Former Nathan Hale School in Enfield will become 38 senior apartments

A local developer wants to retrofit the circa-1962 school building with age-restricted units.

Enfield, CT · 5d

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Connecticut home sales fall in large markets — despite more listings for buyers to choose from

Connecticut home sales are down in Stamford, Fairfield and other key markets as higher mortgage rates sideline some buyers.

Connecticut · 6d