Let’s take a detailed look at what listeners learned in this episode of the Triniyah Podcast. The discussion begins with an overview of how the Connecticut housing market performed in November 2025, with a focus on single family homes in New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex, Fairfield, and Litchfield Counties. These counties show clear differences in sales activity, pricing, and buyer competitiveness. November saw 1,692 home sales statewide, reflecting a 9.5 percent decrease from the previous year. Fairfield and Hartford recorded the highest sales counts, followed by New Haven, while Middlesex and Litchfield were quieter. Fairfield continues to lead the state in pricing, reporting a median sale price near 785 thousand. The other counties mostly fall between 390 thousand and 460 thousand, reinforcing the consistent pricing gap between Fairfield and the rest of the market. Buyer demand visuals show Fairfield and Middlesex with stronger competitiveness, while Hartford and Litchfield experience longer days on market. New Haven remains steady in the middle.The episode then shifts to a city level breakdown covering activity from November 1 through November 30. Waterbury leads with 52 sales, followed closely by Fairfield and Stamford. Many of the top performing towns posted year over year increases, including Waterbury up 13 percent and Fairfield up nearly 17 percent. Price differences are significant. Waterbury’s median price sits around 293 thousand, while Fairfield is close to 975 thousand. An explanation is offered that median prices are not skewed by extremely high or low sales, making them a more reliable indicator than the average in markets with luxury properties. Days on market also vary. Waterbury averages 37 days, Fairfield averages 25, Stamford averages 28, and West Hartford moves extremely fast at 15 days. West Hartford also leads in competitiveness with sellers receiving about 6.7 percent above asking on average. Seasonal patterns remain visible but stable across Fairfield, Waterbury, and Stamford, with Fairfield consistently showing the strongest pricing power.From the third page of data, listeners learn that Waterbury and Fairfield remain consistently active in total sales. Fairfield and Stamford continue to operate in higher price tiers, while Waterbury and Bristol appeal to buyers seeking more affordable options. Buyer demand charts show that strong over asking performance usually aligns with lower days on market. West Hartford and Newtown show intense competition, while Milford and Bridgeport show more balance.The next section explores the top ten cities by price range and activity. The 300 to 499 thousand range is the strongest by far with 697 sales, followed by the 500 to 699 thousand range with 352 sales. The 0 to 299 thousand range still moves well with 207 sales, showing that affordable homes continue to be in high demand. Lower and mid-range price brackets also show the lowest days on market and the highest over asking percentages. Upper price brackets slow down noticeably, showing longer marketing times and less aggressive bidding.Inventory levels are then examined. Connecticut currently sits at 1.62 months of supply, which is far below the 5 to 6 months considered a balanced market. This keeps sellers in a strong position. Some towns are even tighter, such as Thomaston at 0.33 months, Haddam at 0.60, and Plainville at 0.61. Towns like Manchester, West Hartford, Glastonbury, and Avon all report less than 1 month of supply, which means buyers face heavy competition. Inventory by price range shows the tightest conditions in the 300 to 499 thousand bracket at 1.26 months, followed by the 0 to 299 thousand bracket at 1.43. Luxury home inventory is higher, with the 1.8 million and above category at 4.42 months.The episode then updates listeners on interest rates at the close of the week. The average 30 year fixed rate is 6.27 percent, the 15 year fixed sits at 5.76 percent, FHA loans average 5.89 percent, and VA loans average 5.90 percent.In local real estate news, the show highlights that The Monarch, a recently opened affordable housing development in New Haven, is now fully leased. The community offers 64 income restricted units serving households earning up to 80 percent of the area median income. Its rapid lease up shows the extreme demand for affordable housing in the city. Financing came from a mix of public and private sources, and rents are set below typical market levels to remain accessible.Another local story discusses a New Haven suburb that has banned short term rentals under 30 days following complaints about a property being used as a party house. Concerns included noise, trash, and safety issues, prompting zoning changes that limit Airbnb style rentals in residential neighborhoods. This reflects a growing trend of communities attempting to balance tourism with quality of life for permanent residents.National stories round out the episode. HousingWire reports that December’s housing data is becoming a valuable early indicator for the spring 2026 market. Inventory is stabilizing, mortgage conditions are improving, and purchase applications have been rising. If mortgage rates remain near current levels, the market may see stronger activity heading into 2026. A Redfin report shows that nearly 85 thousand listings were pulled from the market in September, the highest for that month in eight years. Some properties were becoming stale, others risked selling at a loss, and some owners chose to rent instead of reducing their price. These delistings contribute to tighter inventory, which helps support pricing. Zillow reports that buyers are seeing some of the deepest listing discounts recorded, with typical cumulative reductions reaching about 25 thousand dollars. High cost markets like San Jose, Los Angeles, and New York have even larger reductions. Luxury markets are adjusting as sellers respond to slower demand, creating opportunities for patient buyers and reinforcing the need for strategic pricing for sellers.The episode closes by encouraging listeners to subscribe and reach out if they plan to sell within the next six to twelve months or want insight into how market trends may impact their purchase. If you’re interested in buying, selling, or renting real estate anywhere within the State of Connecticut, please visit our website to see how we can assist you!