As the United States marks the 50th anniversary this month of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, reports reveal that racial inequalities still nag the real estate industry. A recent Zillow analysis of data made available by the

Before the federal Fair Housing Act could be signed into law on April 11, 1968, political compromises to ensure its passage in the Senate carved a big hole in the legislation. The change eliminated the government’s ability to bring

Low interest rates on home loans, low housing inventory and high buyer demand have made it a seller’s market in Boston. The hot real estate market is transforming Boston and its suburbs as buyers seek accessibility, robust transportation, vibrant

Real estate agents in Boston have seen the luxury market grow from one that was always competitive nationally to a global market attracting wealthy international buyers willing to pay prices like those seen in New York and San Francisco.

Luxury homes may have high-end finishes, exclusive addresses and big price tags, but obtaining a loan to buy one isn’t much different than for that of a standard home. In fact, Maryruth Ryan, senior mortgage sales manager of TD

Boulevard. From developer New Boston Ventures, Boulevard, on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston, was topped off on Feb. 13. The 36-unit condo development is set to be delivered in August. Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh was in attendance

A growing and dynamic city like Boston needs ample housing construction to keep up with the constant stream of new residents. And while the demand for housing in the Boston area has been sky high, developers have to get

Imagine a world in which your next-door neighbor not only is your best friend but de facto babysitter, your go-to source for borrowing eggs or cups of sugar and dinner companion when you’re home alone. Seems like a fantasy

Social media is a great tool for professionals: it’s not just for your Uncle Don to share his quiz results or your college roommate to post pictures of her fancy dinners. Top producers use these tools to engage with

To real estate agents, “top producer” can mean a certain level of success, a yearly award added to the trophy shelf and a means to a more exclusive clientele. To some consumers, the phrase can indicate the level of

2017 was full of innovation that altered the real estate industry — from apps that boost agent safety to an even greater reliance on websites with online listings and tours — but 2018 is poised to bring about even

Every new year brings with it changes to housing markets, consumer preferences and how real estate professionals conduct business, and 2018 is no exception. It’s a year that will see sweeping federal changes take hold, as well as a