Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS

10/08/2026

It’s GHAR Committee sign up time!! GHAR VP, Barbara Clerice shares why volunteering on a committee is a smart thing to do. There really is something for everyone- check it out: https://www.gharonline.com/membership/ghar-committees/

10/07/2026

What a nice start to the day - FREE CE with 125 registered! Kudos to the members who are getting a jump start on the new CE cycle with the mandatory CT License Law class this morning.

10/02/2026

Reminiscing over a couple of late September events - Self Defense class led by Debbie Bissonnette and sponsored by Mary Beth Bain of CMG Home Loans on the 17th and a Broker Idea Exchange on the 23rd. Can you guess what photos go with each event? 😉

09/15/2026

NEW Episode of Views from Bridge!!
This series, created by the Bridge Committee of GHAR, features Deanna Crooks and Shanyelle Young, broker and DEI Committee Chair at CT REALTORS®. They discuss initiatives at the state association and how that translates to GHAR.

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09/15/2026

What an awesome opportunity to discuss the challenges in our industry with legislators on the Insurance & Real Estate and Housing Committees last night. Thanks to the GHAR Gov't Affairs Committee and our sponsor: Bob DeCosmo of TenantTracks
Thanks to legislators who attended:
- State Representative Kerry Wood, Co-Chair of Insurance & Real Estate Committee
- State Representative Minni Gonzalez, Housing Committee
- Senator Matt Lesser, Insurance & Real Estate Committee
- State Representative Steve Weir, Housing Committee
- State Representative, Joshua Hall, Housing Committee
- State Representative, Gary Turco, Housing Committee

09/14/2026

Knowing where the market stands helps set the right expectations for consumers.
🏡 Median sales price: $491,000, up 11.6% from last August ($440,000)
📉 Closed sales: 480, down 5.5% year-over-year
📝 Pending sales: 441, down 1.3%
🆕 New listings: 526, up 2.5%
📦 Inventory: 781 homes, up slightly (0.4%)
⏳ Average days on market: 19 days, up from 17
What this means for you: Prices are still climbing even as sales activity cools a bit and homes sit a few days longer than last year.
Stay informed, stay ahead. 💪
Full report: https://www.gharonline.com/news/media-releases/

09/09/2026

Another month and another spot on Realtor.com Hot Market list for August 2026! The ranking is based on market demand (views per property) and pace of the market (days a property remains active) on Realtor.com .comHottestMarkets
More info: https://www.realtor.com/research/August-2026-hottest-housing-markets