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There’s a reason many homeowners opt for neutral shades when trying to sell their house — certain flashy colors may be off-putting to buyers.
Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?
Homebuyers often prioritize certain must-haves when looking for a home, and for those with or planning families, a reputable school district usually tops the list.
Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?
The median existing-home price for all housing types was $379,100, up 5.1% from $360,800 a year before.
Home might really be where the heart is. According to a new Zillow survey, 42% of recent homebuyers reported finding love after buying their new home.
Single-family home sales prices increased in 189 out of 221 metro areas analyzed, with the median single-family price in the country rising 3.5% year over year to $391,700.
Bostonians know all about community spirit, so it comes as no surprise that Beantown took a top spot in a ranking of U.S. cities with the most community spirit.
Meanwhile, existing home sales dropped as days on market increased.
A new report has named a Cape Cod community one of the top 10 best cities in the nation for first-time homebuyers.
Living in some of the country’s top cities can get pretty expensive, and Boston is no different.
Pending home sales rose 8.3% month over month, the National Association of REALTORS® said, marking the largest monthly jump since 2020.
Declining interest rates spurred the increase.
Notably, renovators are less likely than they were a year ago to undergo kitchen modifications for the purpose of improving the home’s resale value.
At the same time, the median sales price rose 4.4% to $382,600.
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row.