Connecticut Real Estate

Aug. 31, 2026

9 Underrated Connecticut Towns to Watch in 2026

 

Most people searching in Connecticut are searching in the wrong places. If I were moving right now, there are nine towns I'd look at — not the ones everybody's talking about, but the ones that actually deliver. Buyers are settling for less house for their money while, across …

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Aug. 28, 2026

8 Better Towns Near Hartford, CT (Price & Tax Data)

 

Thinking about moving to Hartford, Connecticut? Before you do anything, hear this: some of the best places to live in the area aren't Hartford itself. Within 20 to 30 minutes, there are towns with more space, better long-term value, stronger school perception, and in some cases significantly lower …

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Aug. 28, 2026

Moving to Connecticut in 2027: 7 Towns About to Take Off

So you want to buy in a Connecticut town before it gets expensive — not after.

I'm Dave Jones with Dave Jones Realty, and these are seven Connecticut towns positioned to take off heading into 2027. The town at number one has already jumped 66% in four years and …

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Aug. 27, 2026

Cheshire vs. Wallingford CT: Which Town Wins?

 

Cheshire or Wallingford? If you're looking in New Haven County, you've probably already narrowed it to these two — same general location, similar price ranges, same buyer pool. But here's what most people miss: these towns are not interchangeable.

I'm Dave Jones, broker/owner of Dave Jones Realty …

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Aug. 26, 2026

8 Better Towns Near Waterbury, CT (Tax Data)

 

Thinking about Waterbury? Before you commit, hear me out. I'm not here to roast Waterbury — it's got grit, history, and a real blue-collar backbone I respect. But there are towns within 10 to 25 minutes of Waterbury that can give you more house, stronger equity, lower taxes, …

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Aug. 25, 2026

Top 10 Connecticut Towns People Are Moving To in 2026

 

Tens of thousands of people left New York last year, and a large share of them landed here in Connecticut. So which towns are they choosing — and, more importantly, why?

That's what I'm breaking down today: the 10 Connecticut towns buyers are crushing in 2026. …

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Aug. 24, 2026

Fairfield vs. Westport CT: Which Town Actually Wins?

Fairfield or Westport? If you're shopping coastal Fairfield County, you've asked yourself this question. Both sit on Long Island Sound, both have Metro-North to New York City, and both are expensive — no question. But here's what most buyers don't understand: the difference between these two towns isn't just price. …

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Aug. 21, 2026

Monroe vs. Newtown CT: Which Town Wins in 2026?

If you're deciding between Monroe and Newtown, you're comparing two of the most attractive towns in Fairfield County — and two that buyers weigh against each other constantly. Both are well-established, both have that classic Connecticut suburban feel, and both sit in the I-84 corridor with real access to Danbury, …

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Aug. 20, 2026

Prospect vs. Beacon Falls CT: Which Town Wins?

 

If you're trying to choose between Prospect and Beacon Falls, you're looking at two towns most people outside New Haven County have never compared side by side. That's exactly why this breakdown exists.

Both are smaller, quieter communities that fly under the radar next to better-known …

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Aug. 19, 2026

3 CT Towns Smart Buyers Are Watching in 2026

 

If you've been house-hunting for a while, this may have happened to you. You found a house. You started picturing your life there — the furniture, the paint colors, the summer barbecues in the yard. And by the time you got your offer in… poof. Gone. Zillow …

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