Boston’s real estate market was the second most competitive market in the U.S.

Overall mortgage-application volume was at its lowest level since 2018, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Home prices nationwide continued to climb higher in February compared to 12 months ago, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indicies.

Low inventory and rising interest rates have reduced prospective homebuyer purchasing power. 

Low inventory continues to impact home sales across the Cape and the islands.

Property taxes across the U.S rose last year, but the hike was much lower than in 2020, according to a new report.  ATTOM found in its 2021 property tax analysis of almost 87 million single-family homes, $328 billion in

Boston’s real estate market continues to face impacts of inflation, an uptick in median sale prices and a decrease in listings.

Rising interest rates and home prices have taken a toll on would-be homebuyers’ purchasing power, leading to increased inventory and another monthly slowdown in sales. 

Single-family home starts declined compared to February, while new apartment construction was up, according to government statistics.

Builder sentiment has taken a hit from an unexpectedly sharp increase in mortgage rates and continued disruptions in the supply chain, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ monthly survey. 

Investor activity showed early signs of slowing during Q4 of 2021, down from the historic highs seen in the second and third quarter, CoreLogic’s latest analysis reveals.

If you’re planning to sell your home this spring, get moving.

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Our expectations and desires have shifted, with renters searching for more space — often at a higher price tag. And, according to a new study from RentCafe, that’s especially tough in Boston.

CoreLogic predicts price increases to slow by next spring in most areas. It projects Boston-area home prices to rise 3.9% by February 2023.