Jennifer McCoy presents the August 2026 real estate market update for buyers and sellers in Fairfield and New Haven County, Connecticut.

What Is the August 2026 Real Estate Market Telling Buyers and Sellers in Fairfield & New Haven County?

Selling in Fairfield and New Haven County

October 07, 2026•1 min read

If you’ve been watching the Connecticut real estate market lately, you may have noticed something interesting: fewer homes sold in August, inventory increased a little, and yet homes were still selling above asking price on average.
So, are buyers finally gaining more negotiating room?
Should sellers be worried that the market is slowing down?
The answer isn’t quite as simple as looking at whether prices went up or down.

Jennifer McCoy

Jennifer (Jenn) McCoy, The REALTOR McCoy, is a multi-award-winning, Connecticut-licensed REALTOR® with 16 years of experience helping buyers, sellers, investors, and relocating clients throughout Fairfield County and New Haven County. Her extensive market knowledge, trusted network, and professional designations (ABR, SRES, PSA, AHWD, e-PRO, SFR, CHSA, and RESA CSA) ensure a seamless, knowledgeable, and client-focused real estate experience.

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