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

Simplified Analysis of Connecticut New Listings (2003–2026)

This graph from SmartMLS (data through February 23, 2026) shows the 12-month rolling total of new listings — the number of homes newly put on the market each year across the entire Connecticut MLS. It’s the pure supply side of the housing market, smoothed over 12 months so you see the real trend without monthly […]

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Simplified Analysis of Connecticut Median Home Sales Prices (2003–2026)

 Simplified Analysis of Connecticut Median Home Sales Prices (2003–2026). The provided graph from SmartMLS (data through February 23, 2026) shows the 12-month rolling median sales price for homes across the entire Connecticut MLS. It’s a clear, smoothed view of long-term trends rather than month-to-month noise. Here’s the story broken into plain English: The Four

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The Complete First-Time Homebuyer Guide to Connecticut 2026

CHFA Programs, Down Payment Help & New Tax Breaks Section I: Introduction: Why 2026 Is the Best Year in a Decade to Buy Your First Home in Connecticut It is a cold but sunny morning in February 2026. A young couple stands on the front porch of a modest colonial in Torrington, keys in hand,

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Top 10 Best Places to Live in Connecticut 2026 for Families, Retirees & Young Professionals

Section I: Introduction: Why 2026 Is the Smartest Year to Choose Where to Live in Connecticut It is February 17, 2026. I’m behind the wheel on Route 7, the snow-dusted Berkshire foothills glowing under a low winter sun as I wind through Litchfield County. At the same moment, just an hour south in West Hartford,

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The Definitive 2026 Guide to Buying a Home in Litchfield County, Connecticut

Insider Wisdom from a 45-Year Local Broker Section I: Introduction Welcome to the Litchfield Hills — Why This 10,000-Word Guide Exists Right Now I’m Steve Schappert. I’ve spent the last 45 years in real estate and contracting — shaking hands on front porches from Greenwich to Thompson, writing offers at kitchen tables in Kent, and

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Connecticut Real Estate Agent Success Guide for 2026

Master Listing Strategies That Win in a Low-Inventory Market A beautifully prepared listing that sold in 11 days above asking price — this is what winning looks like in 2026. In a low-inventory 2026 market, getting the listing is only half the battle. The agents who dominate are the ones who get the home priced

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Multifamily Investing Connecticut 2026: Cap Rates & Opportunities

Multifamily Investing in Connecticut 2026: Cap Rates, Cash Flow & Hidden Opportunities A well-maintained 12-unit multifamily building in Hartford County — the kind of “serious asset” smart investors are targeting in 2026. If you’re looking at multifamily investing Connecticut right now, you already know this is one of the strongest asset classes in the state. As

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Buying Waterfront Property in Connecticut in 2026

The Complete Risk & Reward Guide If you’re looking for waterfront homes Connecticut right now, you already feel the pull. These properties offer something most homes never can: your own piece of the water, morning coffee on the dock, and views that change with every season. As of February 2026, waterfront inventory across Connecticut is

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CONNECTICUT: Real Estate. Relocation. Construction. Culture.

Building Connecticut Real Estate, Relocation, Design, and the Architecture of Belonging In Connecticut, real estate has always meant more than square footage. It is shoreline light in Old Saybrook at dusk.It is a 19th-century colonial in Litchfield County with floors worn smooth by generations.It is a steel-and-glass waterfront rebuild in Greenwich.It is a two-family in

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Home & Art Magazine is building a global network of contributors and readers who love beautiful spaces, meaningful stories, and creative work that lasts. We’re not here for quick clicks. We’re here for content that earns attention — and keeps earning it. Home & Art Magazine tells the story. Connecticut Real Estate opens the door.

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