Living in Connecticut

Aug. 12, 2026

5 Better Towns Near Hartford, CT to Live In

Stop. Before you move to Hartford, Connecticut, give me a minute.

If Hartford is at the top of your relocation list, I don't want you to cross it off — I want you to pause. Not because Hartford is a bad place, but because a lot of people …

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Aug. 10, 2026

10 Reasons People Love Living in Connecticut in 2026

If you're thinking about living in Connecticut in 2026, you clicked on the right article. I'm going over the top reasons people genuinely love it here — and I'd bet at least one of them is something you assumed belonged on the list of reasons people avoid Connecticut.

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Aug. 6, 2026

Living in Waterbury CT: Honest Pros and Cons

If you're thinking about moving to Waterbury, Connecticut, you should hear this before you decide. The city is misunderstood, underestimated, and quietly changing.

I've lived in Connecticut my entire life and I help people move here every day. So today I'm breaking down the real pros and cons …

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Aug. 3, 2026

The Real Cost of Living in Connecticut in 2026

If you're thinking about moving to Connecticut but you've heard some scary bedtime stories about how expensive it is, you're in the right place. I'm going to walk you through what it actually costs to live here in 2026 — housing, utilities, taxes, commuting, insurance, groceries, and all the …

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July 29, 2026

Moving to Connecticut in 2026? Here Are the 3 Towns I'd Actually Recommend

 

Before you move to Connecticut in 2026, there's something almost nobody tells you — and it's not the taxes, the winters, or the tired jokes about New England attitudes. It's the tiny, hyper-local details that quietly make your life easier or slowly drive you crazy. Most relocation videos …

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July 28, 2026

Moving to Connecticut: Real Pros & Cons for 2026 Buyers

Connecticut Real Estate

If you've spent any time on YouTube researching a move to Connecticut, you've probably noticed something: a lot of the "advice" out there comes from people who drove through the state once on their way to Boston or New York and now consider themselves experts.

I'm Dave Jones. …

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June 21, 2024

Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step In Connecticut

Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step In Connecticut




If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, it’s a good time to consider if your current house is still a good fit for the next chapter in your life.

Fortunately, you …

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May 1, 2023

Creating a Cozy Breakfast Nook In Connecticut

Creating a Cozy Breakfast Nook In Connecticut


Breakfast nooks used to be staples in the average kitchen. Before the advent of the eat-in, center islands or great room designs, homeowners loved sitting down with their first cup of coffee in the kitchen. Often this was in the breakfast nook; …

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Jan. 11, 2023

5 Reasons Why People Love Moving To Wolcott, CT

Are you moving to Wolcott, Connecticut, and want to know what makes this town so great? In this episode of CT Life, I’m going to give you the top five reasons people love moving to Wolcott. We’ll talk about everything from lot size to affordability so you can get excited …

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Jan. 5, 2023

The Cost Of Living In Wolcott, Connecticut

Are you thinking of living in Wolcott, Connecticut and you're looking for someone to give you the bottom line of what it's really going to cost you? In this episode of CT Life, I’m going to break down the cost of living right here in Wolcott. We’ll explore everything from …

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