Current Market Data

NAR: Staging a home can increase sale price by up to 10%

Homes that are professionally staged not only attract more attention from potential buyers — they also sell faster and for more money, according to data from the National Association of Realtors’® 2025 Profile of Home Staging.  

How long do Boston buyers save for homes?

Many Bostonians have to save for longer — and pay more money — in order to achieve the dream of homeownership, according to a new report from Upgraded Points.

Cotality: Pace of home-price growth slows in March on economic concerns

Despite the deceleration, the company, formerly known as CoreLogic, expects prices to rise another 4.9% over the next year.

Massachusetts ranks third for new mortgage debt

“Even small increases in home prices can lead to thousands of dollars in extra mortgage interest costs for homeowners,” said John Kiernan, editor at WalletHub.

March’s interest-rate slide prompts jump in pending home sales

The National Association of REALTORS’® Pending Home Sales Index rose 6.9% in March, compared to economists’ expectations of a smaller 1% gain.

Home prices and inventory increase, sales decline in Greater Boston

Homes in Greater Boston fetched record-high prices last month according to a report from the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS®.

Massachusetts ranks sixth in the U.S. for housing costs

Massachusetts homeowners spend an average of 34.61% of their median monthly household income on their homes, according to a report released by Wallethub.

New-home sales climb in March in the face of high mortgage rates

The pace of sales rose 7.4% compared to February, topping analyst estimates by a large margin.

Matthew Gardner’s Q1 2025 market insights

Prominent real estate economist Matthew Gardner shares insights on the first quarter of 2025 — including his takes on tariffs, immigration, brokerage acquisitions, mortgage rates and more.

New-home construction drops more than expected in March

The surprisingly large decline in the pace of housing starts comes as builder sentiment remains depressed by tariff worries and high prices. 

Listings surge in Massachusetts

Home listings jumped 21.4% year over year in March according to a new report from the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®.

Home sales increase in Massachusetts, decline in greater Boston

Last month, home sales in greater Boston decreased 5.8% to 1,145. The median price of a single-family home increased 2.2% year over year.

Millennial homebuyers value quality over space

A majority of millennial home buyers would choose a smaller home if it offered better amenities, according to a new report from National Association of Home Builders.

Boston set to be one of the hottest seller’s markets this spring

Homes in the Bay State often sell in under eight days, and bidding wars have become common.

Massachusetts population surges, partly due to international migration

The population of Massachusetts grew by over 69,000 people in 2024, a 1% increase from 2023.

Zillow: How online listing stats affect the speed of home sales

“Each interaction indicates buyer interest in that home, and listings with higher engagement levels tend to sell faster and at or above the list price,” Zillow Senior Economist Kara Ng explained.

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