Current Market Data

Housing starts up nationwide, Northeast still struggles to keep pace

Two percent jump in housing starts nationwide could mean lower chance of recession

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

Housing starts make progress in September, showing signs of more housing on the way.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Lack of inventory is stalling growth

GBAR: Boston home values have ‘likely peaked’

Home values have likely peaked throughout the metro area, according to report

Are housing costs changing buyer preferences in Boston?

New study shows 20 percent of homeowners consider themselves house rich and cash poor nationwide.

Home sales dipped last month, but up 1.5 percent from last year in Northeast

NAR chief economist: Housing shortage is stunting potential growth.

Living near transit pays in Boston

Median residential sales price jumps 34 percent in four years for homes near subway system

Study: Undocumented immigrants don’t tank home prices

Research from Clever Real Estate shows no negative link between immigration and real estate sales prices.

Nantucket named most expensive county for vacation homes

A new NAR report notes that a booming economy has boosted vacation home sales, and three Massachusetts counties scored top billing.

Real estate marketing 101, courtesy of Facebook

A guide from the social media giant offers insights on digital marketing strategies for agents.

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