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- The Hartford area is projected to be the top U.S. housing market for 2026, with Hartford first and New Haven ninth, per Realtor.com.
- Hartford prices could rise nearly 10% and New Haven almost 8% as home sales and median prices climb.
- Low inventory and strong demand, including out-of-state buyers, drive the trend because the National Association of Realtors expects existing-home sales to rise 14% and prices about 4% in 2026.
