Current Market Data

SURVEY: COVID-19 and the Boston real estate market

We thought it was time for a wellness check to see how our readers are doing in the coronavirus era.

Homebuilder confidence takes a hit, though experts see light at the end of the tunnel

Economists believe home sales can help drive the nation’s economic recovery from COVID-19.

A quarter of Realtors have sold homes sight unseen

A National Association of Realtors survey shows that one in 10 members have either seen their business grow or remain flat under COVID-19.

Hold onto your hats because home sales are up on the Cape

Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors says sales highlight the strength of the market.

Staging for the post-coronavirus era: 3 features buyers are going to want

Looking to attract buyers during or after the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are three elements agents should pay attention to right now.

RE/MAX CEO videos offer advice for ‘mind, body and business’

Weekly motivational messages give guidance for agents to keep moving forward during COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for what comes once it’s over.

How COVID-19 is affecting rents in Boston

A recent report reveals how COVID-19 has impacted what landlords charge, as well as how current rental trends throughout the nation may fluctuate as the pandemic worsens.

Could COVID-19 change homebuyer preferences?

A new survey asks agents how they think their clients will respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic, as well as how they’re shifting their business activities.

NAR chief optimistic on home sales rebounding

February was another good month for pending home sales across the nation, but the coronavirus will put that all on hold.

Buyers pull back early; sellers, not so much

A national survey of real estate agents digs into how clients are reacting to the coronavirus outbreak, how home values will be impacted, and the likelihood that we’ve entered a recession.

Homebuying was getting easier in early 2020, but all bets are off with COVID-19

ATTOM Data Solutions report has encouraging news on the affordability gap, but the coronavirus outbreak poses a potential setback.

Massachusetts showings down, but activity is outperforming U.S. average

A new dataset from ShowingTime offers a state-by-state comparison of how activity is changing in response to the new coronavirus.

Latest sales data shows gains that won’t last

Soak up the good news while you can. The picture painted by the National Association of Realtors’ latest existing-home sales data is one of a healthy housing market not yet impacted by COVID-19 fears.

Builder confidence up in Northeast, down everywhere else

The results from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index show a slight increase in builder confidence in the Northeast that might not last in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Low interest rates invigorate Massachusetts single-family home and condominium buyers

MAR February Pending Sales Report shows continued growth year over year in the single-family home and condominium housing markets.

The HGTV effect: From television trend to real estate spend

A new report from Zillow outlines what to highlight in a listing and what to hide.

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