Thomas Burr, SSG Real Estate

11/30/2023

Latest on the real estate market in CT:

CT had the fourth-highest increase of house prices in the country. A housing market with low inventory is likely playing a role, experts say.

08/02/2023

Yes, rents are still high…

When viewed through a wide lens, renters across the U.S. finally appear to be getting some relief, thanks in part to the biggest apartment construction boom in decades.

06/25/2023

Yes, indeed! The Real Estate market is definitely still very low on inventory, which heavily favors anyone selling their home.

All those 2% and 3% mortgage rates—a policy outcome of the COVID-19 recession—are now acting as golden handcuffs.

05/18/2023

Governor’s focus is on affordable housing:

With just three weeks before the General Assembly must approve a budget, Gov. Ned Lamont is stepping up his campaign for hundreds of millions of dollars to spur new affordable housing around the st…

05/17/2023

Governor Lamont weighing in on the current real estate market:

The CT real estate industry has seen a drop in the number of homes for sale. Gov. Ned Lamont said a solution is to build more housing.

10/16/2020

Just Listed!

Ansaldi built free-standing ranch condo in 55+ community; Cheney Village. Tiled floors and carpeting throughout. Handicapped accessible bathroom in Master bedroom suite. Central air. Gas Fireplace for these coming cool Fall days. Great, quiet location, close to all amenities and I-384.

https://smartmls.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/FgGXH2Hv3N/46CheneyLane

10/14/2019

Open House this coming Sunday, Noon-3pm, at 18 Highland Ave, in Portland, CT!

Come check out this dutch colonial home with old-world charm tucked in quiet neighborhood; features original oak hardwood floors recently refinished, brass and glass door k***s, large living room and family room; formal dining room, sunroom with french doors, 1st floor half bath with new fixtures, fresh paint, newer furnace, water heater and chimney liner as well as brand new storm windows.

More info & pix:
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/18-Highland-Ave_Portland_CT_06480_M34014-16938

11/29/2017

Latest news on the CT Real Estate Market:

Home Sale Prices Rise Modestly In October For State, Hartford Area:

Home sale prices rose modestly in October in greater Hartford and across the state, but sales in the Hartford area were stronger than the state as a whole.

08/17/2017

Wise words from Carol Burnett; who was not only a great comedienne, but apparently pretty smart, too!