Author name: Steve Schappert, REALTOR®

Steve Schappert has been in the real estate and or construction business for over 40 years. His combined knowledge, attention to detail, and negotiating skills make him an excellent choice to help buy or sell a Connecticut luxury home. Schappert sharpened his negotiating skills by working with the Secret Service. Schappert was able to convince international bank fraud criminals to come to the US to be arrested for their crimes. Schappert has been interviewed by ABC, NBC, CNN, BBC, The New York Times and many more. Connecticut Real Estate provides discriminating home-buyers and sellers with professional, responsive and attentive real estate services. Want an agent who'll really listen to what you want in a home? Need an agent who knows how to effectively market your home so it sells? Give me a call! I'm eager to help and would love to talk to you. 1-203-994-3950

The Rise of Multi-Generational and Co-Living Models

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Introduction A New Era of Shared Living: Around the world and in the United States, families are increasingly turning to multi-generational homes and co-living arrangements as a solution to changing demographics and economic pressures. Aging parents are moving in with adult children, “boomerang” young adults are returning home, and even unrelated individuals are choosing communal […]

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Solving Homelessness with Scalable, Ethical Housing

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From Crisis to Opportunity: Solving Homelessness with Scalable, Ethical Housing The Scope of the Homelessness Crisis Homelessness remains a persistent humanitarian crisis on a global scale. An estimated 150 million people worldwide are homeless, and as many as 1.6 billion lack adequate housing homelessnomore.com. This crisis spans both developing and developed nations, manifesting in various

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Climate Migration and Housing Infrastructure Resilience

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Introduction Imagine a coastal town where neighbors gather every Sunday for barbecues, only now they swap stories of the latest “hundred-year” storm that hit last summer. In one story, a family picks up to move inland after their home was flooded twice in five years. In another, a house at the end of the street—built

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The Role of Blockchain and Tokenization in Global Real Estate Markets

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Executive Summary Blockchain technology and asset tokenization are poised to transform the global real estate market by democratizing property ownership and increasing transparency. This white paper provides an in-depth exploration of how blockchain-backed property transactions and tokens (digital shares of real estate assets) can lower barriers to investment, reduce fraud, and streamline the cumbersome processes

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Housing as a Human Right

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Housing as a Human Right vs. Housing as an Investment Asset Introduction Housing is more than just a roof over one’s head – it sits at the intersection of basic human need and economic commodity. International law enshrines adequate housing as a fundamental human right, as first proclaimed in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human

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Mental Health and Homelessness

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Intersecting Crises and Solutions Executive Summary Bidirectional Crisis: Mental health issues and homelessness are deeply interconnected, often forming a vicious cycle. Untreated mental illness can increase the risk of losing housing, while the experience of homelessness itself frequently exacerbates mental health conditions homelesshub.capmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. The Lancet Commission on global mental health notes that homelessness is both

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The Past, The Plan, and The Fix: 100 Years of Housing in Connecticut

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Executive Summary We Analysed the Last 100 Years of Housing and Compared it to the State of Connecticut’s 2025-29 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. Why This Report Matters:This report tells the story of housing in Connecticut over the last 100 years — what worked, what didn’t, and how we got to a place

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Condo Conversions with Rent-to-Own Models

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 A Scalable Path to Affordable Homeownership Executive Summary This white paper explores the innovative combination of condominium conversions and rent-to-own housing models as a scalable solution to America’s affordable housing crisis. By transforming traditional rental units into ownership opportunities and incorporating equitable rent-to-own structures, developers and municipalities can unlock significant value for both investors and

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Bridgeport Connecticut Commercial Leases

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Bridgeport Connecticut Commercial Leases: What You Need to Know If you’re considering opening or relocating a business in Fairfield County, exploring Bridgeport Connecticut commercial leases could be a strategic move. As the largest city in Connecticut and a growing hub for innovation, commerce, and transportation, Bridgeport offers a diverse range of leasing opportunities — from

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Your Trusted Real Estate Agent in Connecticut – More Than Just a Sale, It’s About Family

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Looking for Your Dream Home? Trust Steve Schappert Where Every Transaction Feels Like Family.  Buying or Selling in Connecticut? You Deserve a Realtor Who Puts You First, Always. A Legacy of Trust, Integrity, and Unmatched Service At Connecticut Real Estate, we don’t just help you find a home—we help you find a home that fits

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