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November pending home sales top expectations, hitting highest level since February 2023 

In its last reading before the end of the year, the National Association of REALTORS®  Pending Home Sales Index posted its fourth consecutive monthly increase in November. 

New-home sales rise 5.9% month over month in November

The median-sales price slid from $425,600 in October to $402,600 last month. 

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: Atlanta home sales inch higher year over year in November 

On a monthly basis, however, sales were down 13.3%, 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.

How Taylor Swift is influencing luxury home design trends

Taylor Swift’s cultural impact has moved beyond music and fashion into the design of ultra-high-end real estate. 

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. 

2025 home trend predictions: technology meets old-world charm

Homeowners and buyers will prioritize nostalgic, old-world design sensibilities juxtaposed with modern sustainability technologies next year, according to Zillow.

Boston’s real estate prospects rated No. 8 in the nation 

Experts were asked to rate markets in categories such as investment potential and development opportunities.

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