Current Market Data

MBA: Mortgage applications rise on lower rates 

Interest rates on mortgages of all types declined last week, spurring an uptick in borrowing, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. 

One-fifth of all Americans rent storage spaces — what that says about renters’ growing need for space

The need for more space is common among all self-storage users: 40% of survey respondents listed this as their primary reason for renting storage space.

NAR: Low inventory drives pending-home sales lower in March  

High demand drove multiple offers on about a third of pending sales, while 28% of homes sold above list price, the National Association of REALTORS® reported. 

Lack of Massachusetts housing inventory remains a concern

Median home sale prices continue to rise in the Bay State, and the lack of housing inventory remains a primary concern, according to the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS.

Massachusetts home, condo prices set new records for second month in a row

For the second month in a row, prices for single-family homes and condos in Massachusetts set new records in March.

Boston’s housing market shows signs it’s improving

The Greater Boston housing market showed signs of improvement last month as listings saw more modest gains and mortgage rates continued to drop from their fall peak.

March brings rise in single-family construction 

U.S. government data shows builders increased the pace of single-family home construction while slowing the pace of multifamily starts. 

NAHB: Builder confidence rose again in April 

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose for the fourth month in a row in April as the construction industry remained “cautiously optimistic.”     

Despite fewer sales, it’s a seller’s market in parts of the U.S.

New listings are still in short supply, falling 21.8% from last year.

Mortgage rates decline for fourth consecutive week

This was the fourth week in a row of declines, leaving prospective buyers hopeful for sustained low rates throughout spring homebuying season.

Renovations that can boost your bottom line

One of the best ways sellers can make their home stand out in today’s market is by upgrading their space with luxury renovations and amenities.

Optimism for spring selling season grows with third monthly rise in pending sales 

The National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Index rose for the third month in a row, suggesting the housing market’s contraction could be “coming to an end.” 

Pace of annual home-price gains slows again in latest Case-Shiller; Boston sees 4.2% increase

In Boston, home prices rose 4.2% year over year and slid 0.3% month over month.

Massachusetts sales slide to lowest level in more than a decade

Even though today’s market is less competitive than it was at the same time last year, it’s no less challenging for buyers.

Home, condo sale prices set new records in February

The median sale price of both single-family homes and condos in Massachusetts trended higher last month, even as sales declined.

New-home sales rise 1.1% in February as median-sales price surges 

The supply of new homes for sale ticked lower from February, according to government figures.

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