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Hispanic homeownership reached historic highs before COVID-19. What now?

Amongst the current pandemic, the real estate market has been at an all-time low, but how are individual communities affected?

Lenders expect recovery to pick up steam by end of 2020

Economists with the Mortgage Bankers Association predict mortgage rates will remain low for the next couple of years, though there is at least one scenario under which they could rise more quickly.

Cape Cod home sales down, but interest returning through online searches

Barnstable County home sales took a hit in April along with the rest of the country, but interest remains high.

Self-care and financial advice from 3 real estate heavyweights

Coach Brian Buffini, broker Leigh Brown and association leader Paula Monthofer offered solace and techniques to help Realtors weather the COVID-19 storm.

Will COVID-19 push appraisals toward automation?

Both the way appraisers approach their work and the adoption of AVMs and other technology-based valuations will likely see major changes in the coming years, according to experts.

Boston area agents and teams make Top 250 Latino Agents list

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals released its Top 250 Latino Agents Report, recognizing the best Latino agents in the business. How did Atlanta do?

Despite industry objections, qualified mortgage patch still expected to expire

Though NAR has urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to extend the rule, the agency’s director would only agree to take into account disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in managing the transition.

Chris Christie and Rahm Emanuel offer political predictions to Realtors

In a virtual version of NAR’s annual political forum, the former governor and former mayor dished on the upcoming election and the political ramifications of the local and national responses to the COVID-19 crisis.

NAR survey: Buyers want home offices, yards and larger residences

The weekly flash survey by the National Association of Realtors shows that buyers are looking for different features post-COVID-19.

Lifestyle adjustments from COVID-19 will change homebuyer preferences

NAR’s vice president of demographics and behavioral insights says rising preference away from metro areas could be a boon to places like Cape Cod.

Surveys show buyers, sellers and landlords are adjusting to a new normal

Fewer buyers were delaying their home search by the end of April, according to NAR surveys.

Boston single-family home prices hit record high

March home sales were a “shining beacon” for Massachusetts, with respectable numbers amid a pandemic.

New NAR survey shows relative calm among sellers

Few are dropping prices and many plan to carry on with their home sale. Buyers may be a different story, though.

Eviction and forbearance moratorium could face legal challenge

Landlord association says emergency legislation only protects some landlords and may be unconstitutional.

Homebuilder confidence takes a hit, though experts see light at the end of the tunnel

Economists believe home sales can help drive the nation’s economic recovery from COVID-19.

A quarter of Realtors have sold homes sight unseen

A National Association of Realtors survey shows that one in 10 members have either seen their business grow or remain flat under COVID-19.

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