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National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist Robert Dietz on the state of new construction

A wave of homebuilding is expected to start up in 2024 and run through the end of the decade, according to the NAHB.

LGBTQ Realtor association outlines advocacy agenda for 2020

As it celebrates a decade of successes, NAGLREP turns its focus toward getting the Equality Act through Congress.

Get it in writing: The dos and don’ts of buying sans marriage

The benefits of teaming up to buy a home are often obvious. Friends, relatives and unmarried couples increase their buying power by joining forces. However, the best way to make such a purchase and protect the legal interest of

Buying outside of wedlock? Experts say choose your partner carefully

Joining forces with friends, family members or a romantic partner to buy a home carries risks and benefits for all parties involved. Ben McKillop, branch manager at Mortgage Network, sees obvious advantages to people jointly buying a home. For

How developers and lenders work with teams

Mortgage lenders and developers regularly find themselves working with a team of agents or brokers, which comes with its own advantages and common issues.

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

Survey: Predictive analytics and real estate

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

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

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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

Survey: How agents can help their clients with home financing

Read more from our Mortgage Lending Issue: Cover story: How mortgage lenders and agents collaborate to succeed Interest rate hikes add to Boston homebuyer costs Mortgage fraud grows as home prices and demand increase Lender sentiment slips amid growing

Interest rate hikes add to Boston homebuyer costs

Higher interest rates on mortgages and other loans increase the cost of purchasing a home using a fixed-rate loan, as is common practice. But even though average mortgage rates increased by less than 1 percentage point in the last

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