Despite spending more time than ever at home, more than half of Americans admit to hiding from their neighbors, according to a survey from Top Rail Fence.

Summer is underway, and many homeowners are looking for ways to upgrade their outdoor spaces so they can enjoy the heat in style.

Boston has one of the highest shares of luxury and ultra-luxury homes for rent among the 100 largest cities in the U.S.

Boston ranked among the top cities in the U.S. for homes closing above list price in May, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report.

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The record-breaking sales price comes as the pace of transactions slid from April, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

May single-family home sales reached their highest level since August 2023.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped to 6.87%.

The increase in sales comes as median prices reached new highs in May.

It’s not just the weather hitting record highs this week — Massachusetts home sale prices and listings are also rising as the summer market gets underway.

Boston’s median price per square foot has surged since 2019, marking one of the highest increases in the nation, according to Realtor.com’s May Housing Report. 

With warm weather heating up much of the United States, many homeowners are craving new summer styles for their living spaces.

In April, Cape Cod sellers were listing homes at a rate the market hadn’t seen in years, according to the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS® April 2024 Market Stats Report.

Single-family homes saw strong interest and sales activity in April, leading to steady price growth in a month when the majority of properties sold at or above their full asking prices.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has hit a new record for six of the last 12 months, as demand remains strong in the face of tight inventory.

At the same time, the median price of a new home sold in April declined as well.