First American: ‘If you build it, they will buy it’

First American: ‘If you build it, they will buy it’

Housing starts make progress in September, showing signs of more housing on the way. read more
Buyers increasingly depend on family while sellers rely on agents

Buyers increasingly depend on family while sellers rely on agents

NAR report: Selling without the assistance of an agent at a near all-time low read more
Affordability tug of war between prices and interest rates

Affordability tug of war between prices and interest rates

Sixty-four percent of new and existing homes sold in Q3 were affordable to families earning the national median income. read more
Cost burden lifting for Suffolk County homeowners

Cost burden lifting for Suffolk County homeowners

Census data shows that while many people in the Boston area are rent burdened, the percentage owners pay for housing is actually decreasing. read more
Amid rate cut, housing’s contribution to GDP remains strong

Amid rate cut, housing’s contribution to GDP remains strong

The Fed cuts interest rates while a Commerce Department report notes recent economic growth was driven in part by the real estate sector. read more
Northeast holds steady on pending home sales

Northeast holds steady on pending home sales

NAR economist urges developers to consider converting vacant office space, shopping malls to condos to relieve housing shortage. read more
New-home sales down in September; experts blame supply woes

New-home sales down in September; experts blame supply woes

Lack of inventory is stalling growth read more