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 2026 Connecticut Housing Lock: Why Waiting to Buy or Sell Is Costing You a Fortune

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Inside the Shortage: The Real-Time Data Driving the Connecticut Housing Market If you are trying to buy or sell a home in Connecticut right now, you already know the market feels intense. But looking at aggregate national headlines won’t help you win a bidding war in Hartford or Litchfield County. You need to look at

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Historic Surge in Connecticut’s Multi-Family Housing Market

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Unlocking the Data: Tracking the Historic Surge in Connecticut’s Multi-Family Housing Market   Get the PDF Right Now For Free For real estate investors, housing analysts, and homebuyers alike, navigating market shifts requires clear, data-driven insights. The June 2026 SmartMLS® Market Snapshot for Multi-Family properties offers a goldmine of information . Covering data from 2013

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CONNECTICUT’S DOUBLE HOUSING SQUEEZE

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Why Simultaneous Shortages in Homes and Rentals Continue to Drive Prices, Rents, and Competition Across the State By Steve Schappert Broker/Owner, Connecticut Real Estate Brokerage LLC & BIOS Homes LLC. Turn on any national financial news program right now, and you’ll hear the same story: inventory is rising, bidding wars are fading, and buyers are

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FEMA’s Flawed Maps: Why Hundreds of CT Homes Flooded Outside of Official “Flood Zones”

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The devastating flash flooding that tore through southwest and western Connecticut—obliterating roads, swallowing cars, and destroying properties in towns like Oxford, Southbury, Monroe, Newtown, and Seymour—revealed a hidden, financially catastrophic reality for Connecticut property owners. Many of the homes that suffered total structural losses were classified by federal maps as “low risk,” sitting completely outside

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Connecticut Tourism: Why Eastern CT is More Inviting Than Ever

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There’s a vibrant, new energy pulsing across New England, and it’s catching the attention of travelers, weekend wanderers, and homebuyers alike. If you are exploring Connecticut tourism options, it’s time to cast your eyes eastward. A recent spotlight on the region beautifully captures this cultural shift: “Eastern Connecticut, look at you—more inviting than ever.” For

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Connecticut Migration Trends (Apr 2025 – Apr 2026) – Why People Are Leaving

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Between April 2025 and April 2026, thousands of Connecticut homeowners sold their properties and moved out of state. According to the latest SmartMLS Migration Report, the top destinations were Florida (20%), New York (14%), Massachusetts (10%), North Carolina (7%), and Rhode Island (4%). But the more important question is why so many people are choosing

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Renting vs Buying in Connecticut 2026

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Deciding whether to rent or buy in Connecticut in 2026 is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. With median home prices between $407,000 and $430,000, median rents at $2,150 per month, low inventory, and some of the highest property taxes in the country, the choice is more complex than ever. This

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The CT Market Edge: 2026 Data-Driven Guide to Towns & Homes

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This page gives you the most complete summary of the latest SmartMLS data — sales, pricing, multi-family, migration, county performance, taxes, and more — so you can make informed decisions whether you are buying, selling, or simply tracking the market. Download the Latest SmartMLS Reports Mil Rates   Housing    Rental   Q1 Report   Multi-Family   Migration   Sales & Pricing 

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Connecticut Mill Rates 2026 By County & Town

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Use this form to tell us about your goals.    Our team of real estate, lending, design and construction related professionals will review your request and help guide you through the process. Navigating the local tax landscape requires a clear, up-to-date look at the mill rates in CT by town for 2026. Because property tax

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Creating Artful Homes in Connecticut’s Balanced Spring of 2026

Golden Hour in the Market

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Creating Artful Homes in Connecticut’s Balanced Spring of 2026 In the soft light of late April, Connecticut feels like one of those quiet rooms where everything suddenly clicks into place. The walls catch the last warm rays, the floors glow with history, and there is finally space to breathe, imagine, and create. After years of

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