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Cover story: The secrets to selling new construction

Boston’s building boom is ongoing, but is increasingly covering more of the city and surrounding towns. Between 2000 and 2016, according to the latest count from the U.S. Census Bureau, Boston added nearly 37,000 residential housing units, a growth

Spreading the wealth: Boston area development beyond downtown

The Boston area has been a hotspot for economic growth over the last several years, helping to grow its population and spur property development. But even the high rate of residential and commercial construction seen in the city since

New construction to know around Boston in 2019

Slip45 Condominiums 45 Lewis St., East Boston Developer: Lendlease Slip45 is the second condo complex built as part of the larger Clippership Wharf development along the East Boston waterfront. The first, Slip65, sold out within just eight weeks of

Cover story: Boston’s luxury real estate market

When most Americans think of luxury real estate, Boston might not be the first city that comes to mind. Maybe that should change, given the city’s remarkable economic growth in recent years that has kept it comfortably within the

Cover story: The latest in real estate tech

Technology has dramatically reshaped the way that consumers and agents alike experience the process of buying or selling a home. The internet, cell phones, mobile devices and digital photo and video tools have played a prominent role in this

Survey: Predictive analytics and real estate

Can technology predict where leads will come from and which neighborhoods will be booming next? Agents weigh

Cover story: Pump up the volume — Top producers share their strategies

Making the magic happen in real estate, reaching the highest level of production year after year, does not involve smoke and mirrors; it’s all about hard work, perseverance and confidence in your ability to get the job done. All

Best business books according to top producers

For many agents, a robust reading list helps them learn new techniques and information. We spoke with a few agents at the top of their game around the U.S. to find out what should be on your reading list

Cover story: Housing & the economy

The start of a new calendar year is welcomed with parties, well-wishing and an eye toward new beginnings. But in the business and finance world, most people rang in 2019 fixated on endings. The business cycle, the bull market,

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How Opportunity Zones could spur housing growth

More than a year after being signed into law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act remains among the most well-known and hotly debated achievements of President Donald Trump’s administration. As the first tax filing season under the new law

The national view: An interview with NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun

When it comes to getting a clear view of the intersection of real estate and the economy, Lawrence Yun is perfectly suited to the task. The chief economist of the National Association of Realtors recently talked with us to

Strategies for millennial homebuyers in 2018

Rising Interest Rates Prompting Buyers to Re-strategize It’s no secret that interest rates have slowly, but surely, been inching upwards. A 5% interest will cause many buyers to pause and reevaluate their purchasing power and strategy. Even a quarter

Survey: What makes a great managing broker?

We asked Boston real estate agents about their experiences working with managing brokers, and what they look for in one: Read more from our Managing Brokers and Leadership Issue: Cover story: What managing brokers do to keep their best

Why competition for real estate talent is increasing

On average, American workers aren’t in love with their jobs. In a survey released prior to Labor Day this year, researchers from The Conference Board estimated that barely half of U.S. employees (51 percent) are actually satisfied with their job

Cover story: What managing brokers do to keep their best agents

Managing brokers play a vital role in providing agents access to the best resources and support available. They offer guidance when needed and can put their knowledge of the market into play to keep their agents fully informed of

Cover story: How mortgage lenders and agents collaborate to succeed

Boston’s housing market has been as competitive as ever in recent years, not only for buyers and sellers, but for the real estate agents, loan officers and other professionals who support them. Mortgage lenders in particular are feeling the

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