The Triniyah Podcast

Connecticut Real Estate Market Weekly Insights (1-27-25)

Episode Summary

In this episode of the Triniyah Podcast, we deliver your weekly dose of Connecticut real estate insights. We’ll dive into the latest housing market trends, interest rate updates, and local and national real estate news that could impact buyers, sellers, and investors alike.

Episode Notes

Welcome back to the Triniyah Podcast and another edition of Connecticut Real Estate Market Weekly Insights! This week, we break down the most important data and updates from the real estate market, including:

Connecticut Housing Market Stats: Discover how single-family home values have risen 8.6% year-over-year and why the slight 1.5% increase in homes for sale benefits buyers. Learn about other key metrics like pending home sales, closed sales, median days on the market, and inventory supply. We’ll also explain critical indicators, such as the average “Shows-to-Contract” number and its importance for sellers.

Interest Rate Update: Get the latest figures on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, FHA loans, and VA loans, along with what these rates mean for buyers in today’s market.

Local Real Estate News: Highlights include a $17 million renovation plan for a Waterbury apartment complex with tax abatement incentives and state-funded projects that will bring 658 new housing units across Connecticut, emphasizing affordable housing for low- and moderate-income renters.

National Real Estate Trends: From rising home insurance premiums due to climate-related disasters to increasing inventory and steady home values, we explore how these developments impact the broader U.S. housing market.

Join us as we uncover how these updates affect homeowners, buyers, and sellers across Connecticut and beyond! Don't miss the chance to stay informed about the real estate trends shaping the market.