6 ways an assistant should market listings
Attracting qualified buyers to purchase properties is one of the most important skills that sellers expect their agents to have.
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MAR: ‘No summer slowdown this year’
The median price of a single-family home on the market in Massachusetts was up nearly 20% compared to a year ago. read more
New automated valuation model introduced by CoreLogic
“In 2020, the appraisal industry saw an immediate need to shift from traditional in-person appraisals to consistently precise and dependable digital valuation tools — a need that continues to grow and has no end in sight.” — Frank Martell, president and CEO of CoreLogic read more
Housing starts surge in September as builders push to meet demand
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun called September’s rise in housing starts “welcome news.” read more
More than half of Boston homes for sale face bidding wars
"The slight decline in bidding wars (nationally) is largely a reflection of a seasonal cooldown, which typically starts in the late summer but was delayed by a few months this year," said Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. read more
Rents down in Boston as students opt for virtual learning
A new report from CoreLogic shows U.S. single-family rent price growth is moving toward stabilization. read more
Another record month for Cape Cod home sales
“Sellers are responding to market demand listing their house, but inventory keeps dropping as buyer demand is at an all-time high,” — CCIAOR Ceo Ryan Castle read more
Boston home sales up 24% in September
Transactions were down in September from the previous month, but not by much, and that's good news. read more
True colors: A room-by-room color guide
Most Realtors know a fresh coat of new paint can transform a space, but do they know which colors will attract buyers? A new study has the answer. read more
Your own fantasy island?
Ready to take your quarantine game to the next level? How about buying your own island? read more
First American: Homesellers playing ‘musical chairs’
Homesellers continued to sell homes to each other in September, making the market resemble a game of ‘housing musical chairs,' according to First American chief economist Mark Fleming. read more
