Current Market Data

The factors that hold up home purchase contracts the most

Home purchase contracts are increasingly being settled on time, and technology has increased the median days to close. But there are sill many ways for contract negotiations to hit a snag. A National Association of Realtors survey from May shows

Boston is the 3rd hottest housing market in the country, Realtor.com says

A look at how each housing market performed in June shows that Boston is the third hottest housing market in the country, according to Realtor.com. Boston had the third hottest market in the country thanks to its median days

Homebuying trends among baby boomers

In recent years, baby boomers are accounting for a smaller portion of the homeowning population, currently just 25 percent, and a new report finds that they typically prefer not to take advantage of the technology available to streamline the

Millennial homebuyers worked overtime, sold cryptocurrency for down payment savings

To make ends meet while saving up for a down payment, cash-strapped millennials are getting creative. A Redfin survey of 2,000 millennial homebuyers (age 24 to 38) found nearly four in 10 took on a second job to accrue

Homebuying trends among Gen X

As millennials begin to take over the homeowning population, Generation X buyers are making up a smaller portion of the housing market, accounting for just 30 percent of it. MetroStudy partnered with Zillow to discover and analyze trends in

How millennial buyers drive the housing market

As millennials begin to enter the housing market, they are becoming the driving force, with millennial buyers making up 42 percent of it. MetroStudy partnered with Zillow to discover and analyze trends in the housing market among the millennial

More homeowners are investing in renovations to help boost resale value

The most popular home renovation projects, like kitchen and bathroom remodels, are the ones that contribute the most to a home’s increased resale value. In fact, two-thirds of renovating homeowners are focused on increasing home resale value, according to

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Boston-area home sales fall on short inventory

The latest monthly report on the Boston housing market from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors found that persistently low inventory of available housing stock once again depressed sales while sending prices to new highs. Single-family home sales fell

See which paint colors can help boost sales prices

Choosing paint colors is perfect way to reflect your style onto your home. But, when it comes time to sell, the colors you chose may not appeal to potential buyers. Zillow is here to help with their 2018 Paint

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Report: East Boston asking prices approach $500 per square foot

A new report from real estate analytics firm NeighborhoodX took a look at home prices in East Boston, an area that’s seen as up-and-coming in the local market. Based on market-rate listings collected by NeighborhoodX in the last month,

How Century 21 Cahill Associates CEO David Cahill capitalizes on the summer selling season

David Cahill, managing broker and CEO of Century 21 Cahill Associates, assesses the current housing market in Boston and explains why summer is an ideal time for the city’s real estate agents. He also shares how his agents put

Landscaping can increase home values up to 13 percent

Sprucing up the curb appeal is one way homeowners can significantly increase the value of their home. A well-manicured property can increase a home’s value by anywhere from 6 percent to 13 percent compared to a property with no

NAR: Home sales expected to increase in 2018 despite housing shortage

Home sales across America are expected to continue rising throughout 2018 thanks to the nation’s stronger economy. The National Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicted the increase in sales during his 2018 mid year forecast. According to

Where to find a (relative) bargain in Boston’s priciest neighborhood

Last week, we reported that Boston’s four most-expensive neighborhoods had crossed a new threshold in costliness. And while Boston’s priciest neighborhoods include some eye-popping listing prices and closed sales, there is always a deal to be found. Thanks to

Luxury homes prices up nearly 8 percent in the first quarter

Luxury home prices rise nearly 8 percent to average sales price of $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2018, according to a new report from Redfin. An analysis of over 1,000 cities by Redfinindicates prices of the top five percent

Single women buying twice as many homes as single men, study says

While the overwhelming majority of homebuyers are married couples, it is women who make up the larger share of sales among single people, according to the National Association of Realtors. Single women are the second-most common homebuyer, accounting for