Connecticut’s Housing Market Is Starting to Look Different but don't expect a Crash October 2026 Over the past few years, one of the biggest challenges for Connecticut home buyers has been simple: there just haven’t been enough homes for sale.That is beginning to change.I’ve been watching the inventory numbers closely, particularly here in Central Connecticut and...
by John Smolenski
Meriden, CT Real Estate Market Update: July 2026 Living in the Meriden community is a great place to call home. It's no wonder that the Meriden housing market continued to produce higher home values in the latest available SmartMLS data, even as the number of completed sales declined. Inventory improved modestly, but buyers still had only about two months of available supply—meaning the...
by John Smolenski
Selling a Probate or Trust Property Who Has Authority to List and Sign for the Property? The person named as executor does not automatically have authority. The Probate Court must admit the will and appoint the executor. If there is no will, the court appoints an administrator. That person becomes the estate’s fiduciary. Whether the fiduciary may sell real estate without a separate court order depends...
by John Smolenski
Appraisal? I can handle that... Selling a Home in Central Connecticut? Maybe you are in the marekt to buy? Don’t Let a Low Appraisal Cost You Thousands If you’re planning on selling your home in Central Connecticut, getting multiple offers is a great sign—you priced your home right and created strong demand. But even after accepting an offer, there’s one critical step that can impact your...
by John Smolenski