Current Market Data

The boomers are coming: Here’s what’s on their homebuying list

Some builders are saying “OK, boomer: What do you want in a house?” Here are some of the top amenities this demographic may be searching for.

Boston millennials more optimistic about homeownership

A generation marked by economic instability and student loan debt is giving up on homeownership, according to a new survey.

Which Boston neighborhoods are the noisiest?

Zillow breaks it down by a fraction of a decibel.

Rent is on the rise — find out why

The latest analysis from CoreLogic shows that Boston renters are paying an average of 3.2 percent more in rent this year over last.

Home sales down again in the Northeast

NAR’s chief economist predicts a continued increase in sales if buyers have adequate inventory.

Housing starts up nationwide, Northeast still struggles to keep pace

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

How to avoid a data-breach nightmare

Don’t get caught “running naked through the woods.”

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.

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