Town of Greenwich continues its full mobilization in creating safe conditions throughout the community in response to Tropical Storm Isaias. The scale of the tree damage suffered to the public utilities within Greenwich is widespread, complex, and requires a highly coordinated and technical response. Visit GreenwichCT.gov for updates and resources from various town departments.

CT REALTORS® held its first ever virtual Board of Directors meeting this month via Zoom. The Board approved the 2021 CTR budget which retains dues at the current level and amended the bylaws to make administrative changes to governance descriptions and procedures along with enhancing the eligibility requirements for the Vice President at Large position.

The Department of Housing and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority launched a web portal to manage eligibility and screening of applicants for the new temporary Rental Housing Assistance and Mortgage Assistance programs. Each program has $10,000,000 available to assist those struggling to pay housing costs due to COVID-19.

NAR Director of Fair Housing Policy Bryan Greene reaffirms our fair housing principles and shares why those principles matter in this current climate of examining racial inequality and the pandemic.

NAR's latest virtual event, the Sustainability Summit, focused on sustainability in real estate and communities. Presenters looked at short and long term goals, as well as the impact, expectations and awareness of sustainability in real estate. NAR research says more buyers are considering options like energy efficient appliances and insulation. Here is a peek at insights from Jessica Lautz, NAR's Vice President, Demographics and Behavioral Insights.

Due to the increase in home rental and purchasing activity in Greenwich, the team at Greenwich Public Schools has created a Public School Listings and Registration resource for Realtors to share with families who may be considering registering their children for Greenwich Public Schools. Once families are registered they are added to the GPS email list and will receive updates directly from the District, including planning information on school reopening during COVID-19.