Current Market Data

How to sound smarter next time you’re asked about recession risk

A Federal Reserve economist breaks down some of the more common misconceptions about the chance of recession in 2020 and offers thoughts on how real estate pros can be better consumers of economic data.

Good news for Boston home sellers amid inventory slump

A new Zillow report shows how Boston housing inventory performed in 2019 compared to the rest of the country.

Back from the brink: How much has Boston bounced back from the recession?

Find out what the total value of housing is in Boston, according to a new Zillow report.

Bidding wars on the decline in Boston

Redfin report shows competition for homes has dropped across the nation.

Want to buy a house in Boston? Here’s how much you’ll need for a down payment

Realtor.com releases down payment analysis, showing disparity in cost between major metro areas.

How’s the market? Depends on who — and where — you ask

Is it a good time to buy? Good time to sell? What’s happening with the economy? The answers to these questions change in relation to how much money you earn, where you live and how old you are.

Kitchen renovations surge, but so do prices

As your clients look ahead to possibly listing in spring, make sure you understand what’s causing remodeling costs to increase so rapidly and how homeowners are adjusting in response.

Home sales up in the Northeast

Sales still choppy with low inventory levels, but economy performing well, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun

To brand or not to brand? Google has the answer

The tech giant shares exclusive data with Agent Publishing on how paid ads can provide a back door to your listings.

NAR predicts slower price gains in 2020

The association brought together a group of economists to provide a forecast of the market, and the consensus is that housing construction shortages will continue into next year.

Record-breaking employment figures offer positive picture for 2020

It’s been decades since the unemployment rate was this low. Find out how that might affect real estate.

Realtor.com predicts Boston home sales will decline in 2020

It seems 2020 will be a challenge for buyers – “not because of what they can afford but rather what they can find,” according to Realtor.com.

Boston scores highest share of new residential high-rises in U.S.

A new study shows that high-rise buildings aren’t just for worker bees anymore.

Loan limit increase good news for Boston homebuyers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits will be raised to more than half a million dollars.

New-home sales up 17.4% in Northeast

The number of new homes sold shot up over last year, according to Census data from October.

Boston home prices rebound in September, following national trend

The rebound could mean an accelerating market nationwide.

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