Notable news this week included the discovery of a shipwreck in a construction site and a new way to visualize Massachusetts property values. If you missed any stories this week, catch up on the latest news with our weekly real estate roundup:
•Boat from 1800s found in site along Seaport Boulevard- A shipwreck – yes, a SHIPWRECK – was discovered at a Boston construction site. WCVB has the details here.
•Apple looking to expand Siri in order to compete with Google– Apple is aiming to create a Siri for your clients’ homes – is this the “smart home” revolution we’ve all been waiting for? The Verge has the details.
•Maps give insight into property values in Massachusetts- Boston.com shares beautiful maps created by a GIS analyst working in Cambridge that detail property values across Massachusetts. Check out the stunning images here.
•New numbers from Freddie Mac- News that the Federal Reserve may tighten its monetary policy has caused interest rates to jump. Freddie Mac has the latest numbers here.