connecticut real estate commissions: what you can expect in 2024

connecticut real estate commissions: what you can expect in 2024

When entering Connecticut’s housing market, whether you’re buying or selling, understanding real estate commissions is vital for your financial planning and negotiation strategy. In 2024, changes to how commissions are handled were rolled out across the country, aiming to increase transparency.

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colorado realtors hope interest rate cut jumpstarts lackluster market

colorado realtors hope interest rate cut jumpstarts lackluster market

According to the August Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors, with more than 27,000 active listings statewide, and more than half of them sitting in the seven-county Denver metro region, potential buyers had 21% more inventory to choose from last month than they did a year ago.

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statewide housing inventory grew in august

statewide housing inventory grew in august

Despite a growing list of active inventory and motivated sellers across the seven-county Denver-metro area and statewide, buyers continue to stay away citing interest rates and pricing that has ignored the inventory increase and maintained its higher levels, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR) and analysis from the Association’s spokespersons across Colorado.

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colorado realtor says the fed's interest rate cut "signals a good time to make big purchases, especially homes"

colorado realtor says the fed's interest rate cut "signals a good time to make big purchases, especially homes"

A Colorado real estate broker says Wednesday's announcement by the Federal Reserve that they are lowering the interest rate by .5 percentage points was somewhat expected and that he was somewhat ready for it.

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denver’s slow summer real estate season limps to close despite inventory jump

denver’s slow summer real estate season limps to close despite inventory jump

The Denver metro’s sluggish summer selling season continued in August.

Despite active listings climbing 56 percent over August 2023, closed sales dropped last month, according to the August monthly real estate trends report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

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redding house of mary travers of peter, paul and mary holding estate sale this weekend with piano, 12-foot painting

redding house of mary travers of peter, paul and mary holding estate sale this weekend with piano, 12-foot painting

The sale will begin Friday at 9 a.m. with a sign up sheet available the night before. The sale will end on Friday at 3 p.m. before opening again on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Only 25 people will be able to enter at one time and Redding police will be on hand to help facilitate operations, according to Boffey. Boffey added that parking is "tough" in the area and that customers must follow signs of where and where not to park.

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renting in Fairfield county? you'll need to earn $30 to $50 per hour to afford most apartments

renting in Fairfield county? you'll need to earn $30 to $50 per hour to afford most apartments

Renting in the Stamford-Norwalk metropolitan area requires the highest hourly wage in the state to afford a two-bedroom unit: $50.54, according to the 2024 Out of Reach Report from the coalition, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization that advocates for affordable housing for everyone.

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denver housing market: prices, trends, predictions 2024

denver housing market: prices, trends, predictions 2024

Nicknamed the “Mile High City” for its elevation, Denver's housing market has reached new heights as well. Once known for affordability, Denver now boasts a competitive market with rising prices. This surge is fueled by a booming job market and a limited housing inventory.

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westchester real estate is in uncharted territory. the median single-family home price is over $1 million

westchester real estate is in uncharted territory. the median single-family home price is over $1 million

The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time.

It's not just a big-dollar benchmark for real estate in New York City's northern suburbs. It's the new normal.

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this connecticut region was the hottest real estate market in the U.S. last month

this connecticut region was the hottest real estate market in the U.S. last month

"Greater Hartford is performing well, but we're still undervalued compared to Fairfield County and some of the major markets," Lepore said. "People are understanding that they can come in from major markets and raise their family or just live in a nice environment, for a fraction of the price."

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