Current Market Data

Boston’s home prices ‘at value’

A new report shows home prices are up but not as much as they were a year ago, citing slower growth driving the millennial market.

Home sales poised for a rebound

Although all regions saw a boost, the biggest increases were in the West, according to NAR’s index

Boston ranked 8th fastest-growing housing markets

U.S. home prices grow for first time in 15 months

Ending a hot decade, apartment construction dips in 2019

New national data on apartment construction shows activity slowing down in general, but features several cities with exceptional building activity.

Boston home price growth showed no signs of slowing this summer

Growth in home prices this summer maintained a robust pace, thanks to persistently low inventory and a new interest in buying homes among older millennials.

After two strong months, pending home sales slow

After two straight months of nationwide increases, the number of listings under contract by the end of July fell on a monthly basis.

Local home sales rebound in July, condo market cools

After posting a surprisingly steep year-over-year decline in the number of closed transactions in June, single-family home sales rose again last month.

Consumer confidence remains strong amid economic unease

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index for August showed Americans shared broadly strong views of the overall economy and their own financial health near the end of the summer.

Builders finish summer strong but face uncertainty ahead

Economists were expecting new-home sales to finish stronger in July, aided by low mortgage rates that act as an incentive for buyers.

Why new construction isn’t easing Boston’s inventory problem

The homebuilder community has regularly offered a succinct answer to the reason for its industry’s sluggishness, generally calling out labor, lumber, laws and land as pain points. But some researchers are poking holes in their assertions of late.

Existing-home sales post year-over-year gain

Sales of existing homes in July logged their first year-over-year gain in 16 months.

Pending home and condo sales grow in July

Pending home sales posted their 12 consecutive month of gains across Massachusetts in July.

Housing starts show builders are cautiously optimistic

U.S. homebuilders appear optimistic that low mortgage rates can turn the tide in favor of stronger sales in the months ahead.

Low rates boost mortgage industry but spook financial markets

Wall Street has found itself increasingly on edge in recent weeks, but strangely, that may be breathing fresh life into the mortgage lending industry.

Consumer confidence on housing hits all-time high

Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index for July rose to its highest reading in nine years.

Home prices in Boston see modest gains in Q2

Local home prices rose at a modest annual pace last quarter, while condos appreciated even faster.

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