By the Numbers

NAR: Existing-home sales rise in November for sharpest gain since 2021

The year-over-year increase of 6.1% is the greatest since June 2021, according to the association. 

Massachusetts home, condo sale prices reach all-time high for November

Massachusetts home and condominium sale prices reached all-time highs for the month of November, according to the Warren Group’s November 2024 Sales Report.

RE/MAX: Boston home sales inch higher year over year in November 

On a monthly basis, however, sales were down 10.2%, RE/MAX said. 

Massachusetts sales increase year over year

A year-over-year boost in closed sales last month signals a strong outlook for buyers and sellers, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) November market report.  

Home tours, mortgage applications rise as 2024 market enters home stretch

More buyers are touring homes and applying for mortgages as the 2024 housing market enters its home stretch, according to a new Redfin report.

Boston is the fourth-priciest rental market in the U.S.

Boston is the fourth-priciest rental market in the country, according to Zumper’s November National Rent Report.

November brings growth in existing home sales, available inventory

A year-over-year look at some of the key metrics in Boston’s residential real estate market.

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit an all-time high for the 16th month in a row in September 

Despite the new record in September, the rate of increase continues to slow. 

Buyer’s agent commissions remain mostly unchanged under NAR’s new rules

The new findings come from real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete.

NAR: Existing-home sales rebound in October 

The increase follows two months of declines, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

New single-family housing construction dips in October 

Multifamily construction, meanwhile, rose on a monthly basis. 

CoreLogic: Home-price gains slowed again in September 

Looking ahead, the CoreLogic Home Price Insights report predicts home prices will dip by 0.1% in October on a month-over-month basis.      

Boston Housing Scorecard: Existing home sales, housing inventory rise in October

Nationally, interest rates fell as builder confidence rose last month.

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit all-time high again in August, but rate of increase slowed 

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index hit a new record in August, marking the 15th month in a row of new highs. 

New-home sales post surprise gain in September 

The median price of a new home sold during the month was also up, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

NAR: Existing-home sales dip again in September 

Sales slid 1% compared to August, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

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