CT Real Estate Radio

Join Byron Lazine and Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, as they break down strategies for navigating high interest rates, helping buyers understand their options, and making smart homebuying decisions in today's market.

Josh Miller, President of the Hartford Marathon Foundation, joins Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, and Chaz Koch to break down the 33rd running of the Hartford Marathon, the community and charities behind the event, and what runners can expect from this year’s marathon. Hartford Marathon: https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/

Join Byron Lazine as he breaks down the latest 30-year mortgage rate high, what’s driving rates higher, the 10-year Treasury’s surge above 5%, and why today’s housing market is fundamentally different from 2007.

Join Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they break down Realtor.com’s best week to buy a home in 2026 and what the fall market could mean for Connecticut buyers and sellers.

Join Byron Lazine and Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, as they break down U.S. News’ rankings of Connecticut’s best places to live and debate whether the list actually reflects where buyers should be looking.

Join Byron Lazine, Chaz Koch and Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, as they discuss mortgage rates climbing back toward 7%, what rising Treasury yields and a strong jobs market could mean for the Federal Reserve, and why Connecticut home prices continue to rise despite historically low inventory and declining sales activity.

Join Chaz Koch and Alan Spotlow as they break down Connecticut's hottest places to move to right now.

Join Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss Milford’s 500+ new housing units, why Connecticut needs to embrace development, and what other towns can learn from it.

Join Byron Lazine and Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, as they discuss Realtor.com’s 10 hottest ZIP codes for 2026 and what Connecticut’s inclusion reveals about supply, inventory, and housing competition.

Join Byron Lazine and Chaz Koch as they discuss the latest Connecticut housing market update, including record-high home prices, the inventory shortage driving appreciation, and why Connecticut continues to outperform the rest of the country.

Join Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss the Fed’s latest meeting, Kevin Warsh’s approach to interest rates, rising inflation concerns, and why a September rate hike could actually mean lower mortgage rates.

Join Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss WalletHub's 2026 rankings of the best and worst school systems in America and why Connecticut earned the nation's #2 spot.

Join Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss the latest drop in pending home sales and why mortgage rates continue to hold buyers back despite improving affordability.

Join Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss Realtor.com's updated 2026 housing forecast, whether mortgage rates can still average 6.3% this year, and how global events are impacting inflation and borrowing costs.

Join Byron Lazine and Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, as they discuss a long term projection that the median U.S. home price could reach $1 million, breaking down the math behind 250 years of housing appreciation.

Join Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss the historic bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, what's actually in the legislation, and why President Trump has delayed signing a bill he previously championed. #realestate #connecticuthousing #housing

Join Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss Realtor.com's new Housing Affordability Report Card, why Connecticut earned an F grade, and how housing affordability, homebuilding restrictions, and government regulation continue to impact residents across the state. #realestate #connecticuthousing #housing

Join Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss a new survey revealing that 76% of buyers would overlook major home inspection red flags in order to achieve homeownership. #realestate #connecticuthousing #housing

Join Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss Connecticut's new private listing law, signed by Gov. Ned Lamont, and what it means for home sellers, buyers, and real estate agents. #realestate #connecticuthousing #housing

Join Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they break down why bridge loans are gaining attention in today’s competitive housing market. #realestate #connecticuthousing #housing

Join Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss Connecticut’s rise in the latest U.S. News Best States rankings and break down the biggest factors impacting where Americans want to live, from energy costs to education and affordability. #realestate #connecticuthousing #housing

Join Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss Connecticut's housing inventory crisis, why the state continues to lag behind in new construction, and what needs to happen to increase housing supply as demand keeps rising across the state. #realestate #connecticuthousing #housing

Join Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss Connecticut's housing market surge, record-breaking home prices, historically low inventory, and why homes are selling faster than ever despite high mortgage rates. #realestate #connecticuthousing #housing

Join Byron Lazine and Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, as they discuss how new condo rules could potentially force associations to raise fees or cut services. #realestate #connecticuthousing #housing

Join Byron Lazine, Brian Skelly, the mortgage guru, and Chaz Koch as they discuss Connecticut's property taxes hitting double the U.S. average. #realestate #connecticuthousing #housing