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		<title>Adaptive Reuse in Connecticut: Can Historic Mill Conversions Solve Our Housing Shortage?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As Connecticut faces a historic housing shortage, adaptive reuse in Connecticut is breathing new life into old mills and offering a creative solution for modern living.
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		<title>Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6% + New Privacy Protections</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates have dropped below 6% for the first time in years, and the new Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act now shields borrowers from spam calls during the mortgage process.
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		<title>Navigating the 2026 Market with Home Mortgage Lenders in CT</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As 2026 brings a more balanced housing market to the Nutmeg State, finding the right home mortgage lenders in CT is the first step toward securing your dream home. From shifting rates to new down payment assistance options, here is what you need to know.
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		<title>Connecticut Mortgage Scam: Protect Your Home &#038; Loan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Protect yourself from Connecticut mortgage scams. Learn how to spot scam texts and explore legitimate,  statewide refinance options with Burke Mortgage.
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		<title>2026 Conforming Loan Limits Are Up! What It Means for CT Homebuyers</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Burke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:20:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fannie Mae has announced significantly higher 2026 Conforming Loan Limits—including a $832,750 baseline for 1-unit properties—effective January 1st, expanding conventional financing options for Connecticut homebuyers.
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		<title>VA Loans Empower CT Veterans to Buy Homes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Burke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Burke Mortgage honors Veterans Day by helping Connecticut veterans unlock homeownership through powerful VA loan benefits like zero down payment and no PMI.
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		<title>Connecticut Real Estate Trends: October 2025 Market Update</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Burke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Connecticut’s housing market cooled slightly this October, giving buyers more leverage and opening new opportunities for refinancing at easing mortgage rates.
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		<title>Prescreened Offers: Why They Matter for Home Buyers</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Burke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:14:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Understanding prescreened offers can empower you to make informed financial decisions that support your homeownership goals.
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		<title>New Law Protects Homebuyers’ Privacy: What It Means for Connecticut Borrowers</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Burke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[President Trump’s signing of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act stops the sale of mortgage trigger leads, safeguarding Connecticut homebuyers’ personal data.
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		<title>Finding the Right Mortgage in Connecticut: Burke Mortgage Makes It Simple</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Burke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Burke Mortgage offers a wide range of home loan options in Connecticut, including FHA, VA, reverse, and jumbo loans. Learn which one may be right for you.
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