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From the New Door Realty video archive, originally published April 1, 2026. Market figures, listing status, and event details reflect the original video date.

Most buyers don’t realize this until they lose a house: you’re not just competing with other buyers — you’re competing with boomers.

Right now, a huge shift is downsizers. Baby boomers are one of the biggest groups buying and selling, and many are selling larger homes… then buying smaller homes and condos.

Here’s the catch: A lot of them are coming in with cash or heavy equity, which makes them insanely strong buyers.

So first-time buyers aren’t just fighting each other — they’re up against buyers with decades of equity behind them. That’s a big reason entry-level homes are still competitive.

And you’re seeing it in Hartford County too: smaller homes and condos are getting attention from both sides. First-time buyers want affordability… downsizers want simplicity.

DM “COMPETE SMART” and I’ll show you how to position yourself to win in this kind of market.

— New Door Realty — Connecticut Real Estate Full-service real estate with a 1% listing fee (without cutting service). newdoorct.com

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