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Is Hartford County’s Housing Market Really That Competitive? Let’s Look at the Data

By Aleksandr "Alex" Teplitskiy | Apr 24, 2025

The Hartford County Housing Hustle: How Fierce is the Fight for Homes? 1st Quarter Trends and the Bigger Picture Using 2022-the last year of low interest rates and a more balanced market-as our benchmark, let’s dive into what Hartford County housing data reveals about the 1st quarter of 2025 Number of New Listings 2022 2023 […]

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Pricing Strategies for Selling Your Home in Hartford County

By Aleksandr "Alex" Teplitskiy | Apr 23, 2025

The Waiting Game: How Many Home Sellers Eventually Lower Their Price? When selling a house, pricing it correctly from the start can determine how quickly it will sell and at what price. This year’s data on single-family homes sold in Hartford County, Connecticut, sheds light on trends in pricing and price adjustments. Let’s delve into […]

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Upcoming Open Houses Near Hartford

By Aleksandr "Alex" Teplitskiy | Apr 18, 2025
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Connecticut’s $39.08 Hourly Wage: What Kind of Home Can It Buy?

By Aleksandr "Alex" Teplitskiy | Apr 17, 2025

Ever wonder what is a typical affordable home in today’s makret? Okay, let’s estimate what price house a couple could afford in West Hartford based on both individuals earning the average Connecticut hourly wage of $39.08 (as reported by CT Department of Labor for March 2025). 1. Calculate Combined Gross Annual Incokme Individual Annual Income: […]

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Hidden Deals: Properties Offering Incredible Value per Square Foot

By Aleksandr "Alex" Teplitskiy | Apr 16, 2025
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Spring Surge: What Greater Hartford’s Real Estate Trends Mean for You

By Aleksandr "Alex" Teplitskiy | Apr 14, 2025

Navigating the Greater Hartford Real Estate Market: A Guide for Buyers & Sellers The Greater Hartford real estate market continues to evolve, offering opportunities for both home buyers and sellers as we move into spring. Recent data from the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR) shows notable trends that could shape your real estate decisions. […]

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What $11 Million Buys You: Insights from Alec Baldwin’s Hamptons Mansion 🏡

By Aleksandr "Alex" Teplitskiy | Mar 14, 2025

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have opened the doors to their stunning $11 million Hamptons mansion, and it’s a masterpiece of luxury living. With sprawling grounds, breathtaking interiors, and exceptional amenities, this home is an ideal retreat for their large family of nine. It’s not just a home; it’s a lifestyle. This incredible property offers more […]

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Connecticut Real Estate Market Report: January & February 2025 🏡

By Aleksandr "Alex" Teplitskiy | Mar 14, 2025

Welcome to my latest analysis of the Connecticut real estate market! Today, we’re diving into the most active markets across various home size ranges for single-family houses sold in January and February 2025. Small Homes (< 2000 SQFT): Fairfield County: Median price increased by 6.70% ($470,000 to $501,500) over 133 sales in February, showing a […]

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Should you use home equity to buy second home ?

By Aleksandr "Alex" Teplitskiy | Mar 30, 2022

  A home equity loan can make buying a second property less expensive and give more liquidity to the buyer. When using home equity specifically to buy an investment property, there are a few distinct advantages. You Could Increase Your Down Payment Home equity loans are received in a lump sum payment, giving you more […]

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