The Triniyah Podcast

Connecticut Real Estate Weekly Insights (11-18-24)

Episode Notes

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the Connecticut real estate market and its trends from October 2023 to October 2024. From rising home values and faster sales to decreasing inventory and pending sales, we explore what these changes mean for buyers, sellers, and investors.

We also discuss the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut, its impact on mortgage rates, and what these shifts mean for affordability in the housing market. Additionally, we dive into national real estate trends, including the decline of FSBO sales, the growing reliance on real estate agents, and changes in rental markets and homeownership demographics.

Highlights include:

• A 9.2% increase in Connecticut single-family home values.
• The meaning behind 2.2 months of supply and 18.6 shows-to-contract metrics.
• Insights from the FOMC meeting, including how rate changes affect mortgage markets.
• National stats on FSBO sales, agent-assisted sales, and the challenges of selling a home independently.
• A closer look at Opportunity Zones, their growth trends, and how they continue to align with national housing markets.

Whether you’re a homeowner, buyer, or simply curious about the real estate landscape, this episode provides valuable insights to help you navigate today’s market.

Don’t miss it!