That headline might be a little aggressive. However, as the data on the 2016 Connecticut housing market begins to roll in, we can definitely say one thing: If you are considering selling, IT IS TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME!

The May numbers are not in …

CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that 92% of all mortgaged properties are now in a positive equity situation, including Connecticut homes which now actually have significant equity (defined as more than 20%)!

Price Appreciation = Good News for …

Almost every real estate conversation revolves around the continuous rise in Connecticut house values over the last four years. Some have even mentioned a concern about another possible bubble forming. However, the recent increase in prices can be attributed to a very simple principle: supply and …

Some Highlights:

• According to CoreLogic, the national foreclosure rate dropped to 1.1% of all homes with a mortgage. This is the lowest percentage experienced since October 2007.
• April marked the 54th consecutive month of year-over-year declines in foreclosure inventory.
• Only …

According to the latest Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, home-ownership is a better way to produce greater wealth, on average, than renting. The results from the first quarter index showed that “16 of the 23 metropolitan markets …

According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, single women made up 18% of all first-time home buyers last year, second only to married couples who made up 54% of total buyers.

Whether they are young, single …

The Wall Street Journal decided to run a front page story titled, “Housing Recovery Picks Up Steam” (article available to WSJ subscribers).

The first paragraph of the article says it best:

“Home prices are back to near-record highs across the …

We want to let you know that “rumors of a new market meltdown” in Connecticut are not based on any reputable data. As proof, we offer you the comments of the following experts who have a totally different view on the current Connecticut housing market.

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Some Highlights:

• Both New Home Sales and Existing Home Sales in Connecticut are up month-over-month and year-over-year.
• Inventory remains low which continues to drive home prices up as demand continues to exceed the 4.7-month inventory.
• The median price of new homes is …