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Hartford skyline at dusk with 'For Sale' signs in front of desirable homes, symbolizing a hot housing market with low inventory.
Wellness Row

Hartford housing demand soars amid low inventory in 2026

In May 2026, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Connecticut, was named the nation's hottest housing market, a distinction it last held in February 2025.

Kurt Schneider·June 14, 2026
A visual representation of rising mortgage rates influenced by geopolitical conflict, with a graph showing an upward trend superimposed over a map of the Middle East.
The Weekender

Iran conflict pushes mortgage rates higher through 2026

The 30-year mortgage rate surged to 6.

Evan Holloway·June 8, 2026
A split image showing rising mortgage rates and a downward price trend contrasted with resilient homebuyer demand and hopeful faces.
Wellness Row

Housing demand and mortgage rates trends show mixed signals

National home prices slipped 0.

Sarah Jenkins·June 7, 2026
Split image contrasting a growing national housing market with varied local market conditions and sales.
Keys & Corners

National housing inventory grows, but some areas see minimal gains

In Connecticut, home sales plummeted 6.

Dmytro Petrenko·May 31, 2026
A split visual representing the contrasting trends in US home prices, with national gains and localized declines, particularly in Seattle.
Wellness Row

US home prices rise 0.8% in March amid cooling market

Seattle spearheaded the downturn in March, with home prices plummeting 2.

Kurt Schneider·May 26, 2026
A tenant successfully negotiating a rent reduction with their landlord, showcasing the current power shift in the rental market.
The Weekender

Tenants Can Negotiate Rent Increases With Landlords Now

Marco Bario and his wife slashed their rent by $275 per month, proving that tenants now hold significant power in a shifting market, reports MoneyWise .

Evan Holloway·May 20, 2026