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According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), inventory of single-family homes in Greater Hartford increased 8.4 percent (from 778 to 843) when compared to September of last year. The median sales price increased 10.8 percent (from $415,000 to $460,000). Closed sales rose 6.5 percent (from 416 to 443) and pending sales increased 2.9 percent (from 445 to 458). New listings jumped up 7.1 percent (from 551 to 590) and the average days on market until sale decreased 10.0 percent (from 20 to 18 days), over September of 2025.

The Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR) held a fundraiser on June 10th to support Chrysalis Center, a non-profit that helps those living in poverty, veterans, women and children, young adults and individuals who are struggling with mental health, addiction, HIV/AIDS, homelessness and those returning from incarceration. Event participants enjoyed great food and beverages from three generous South Windsor restaurants: Red Heat Tavern, Ted's Montana Grill, and Golf Lounge. The evening included prizes donated by sponsors and area businesses.

According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), the median sales price of single-family homes in Greater Hartford increased 11.6 percent (from $440,000 to $491,000), when compared to August of last year. Closed sales dipped 5.5 percent (from 508 to 480) and pending sales decreased 1.3 percent (from 447 to 441). New listings increased 2.5 percent (from 513 to 526) and inventory rose 0.4 percent (from 778 to 781). The average days on market until sale increased 11.8 percent (from 17 to 19 days), over August of 2025.

According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), closed sales of single-family homes in Greater Hartford increased 12.0 percent (from 518 to 580), when compared to July of last year. The median sales price increased 8.6 percent (from $437,500 to $475,000). Pending sales increased 6.7 percent (from 478 to 510) and new listings decreased 3.6 percent (from 582 to 561). Inventory dropped 6.6 percent (from 803 to 750). The average days on market until sale increased 15.4 percent (from 13 to 15 days), over July of 2025.

According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), closed sales of single-family homes in Greater Hartford increased 10.5 percent (from 506 to 559), when compared to June of last year. Pending sales increased 15.7 percent (from 521 to 603) and the median sales price increased 9.5 percent (from $440,000 to $482,000). New listings increased 9.5 percent (from 630 to 690) and inventory dipped 1.2 percent (from 768 to 759). The average days on market until sale dropped 13.3 percent (from 16 to 19 days), over June of 2025.

The Connecticut REALTORS^® Foundation recently awarded their 2026 Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarships.  The Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 in memory of Raymond F. Gates, Jr. following his tragic death in an automobile accident.  Mr. Gates was the Executive Vice President of the Connecticut REALTORS®. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the Connecticut REALTORS® Foundation is proud to announce that42 scholarships totaling $48,000 dollars to children of CTR members and association staff. GHAR is proud to announce the 9 winners that were among the 42 recipients. This is the 50th anniversary of the Gates Scholarship fund, with more than $1.3 million dollars awarded since inception.

Several GHAR leaders recently attended the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., from June 14-19th. REALTORS® from across the country met to discuss industry trends, advocacy priorities, professional standards, technology, and the future of our profession.

According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), the median sales price of single-family homes in Greater Hartford increased 11.9 percent (from $420,000 to $470,000), when compared to May of last year. Pending sales increased 12.8 percent (from 453 to 511) and closed sales dropped 14.3 percent (from 428 to 367). New listings increased 8.8 percent (from 611 to 665) and inventory rose 4.1 percent (from 710 to 739). The average days on market until sale jumped 18.8 percent (from 16 to 19 days), over May of 2025.

According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), inventory of single-family homes in Greater Hartford rose 1.9 percent (from 616 to 628), when compared to April of last year. The median sales price increased 3.5 percent (from $420,000 to $435,000). Closed sales dropped 11.2 percent (from 348 to 309) and pending sales dropped 1.7 percent (from 410 to 403). New listings increased 10.3 percent (from 535 to 590). The average days on market until sale rose 35.3 percent (from 17 to 23 days), over April of 2025.

We are excited to share a major update regarding our sustainability efforts at our home, 430 New Park Avenue. Our facility recently finished with a commercial solar project through Connecticut’s Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions program. Created by the state and managed by Eversource, this clean energy initiative provides us with a locked-in, 20-year contract. This partnership ensures long-term operational stability and protects our organization against future utility rate spikes by securing fixed incentives for the next two decades.