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Homeownership rate among minorities rising

The homeownership rate among minorities continues to increase, but there is still some progress to be made, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The homeownership rate among all minority groups in the second quarter of the year

The reasons why millennials don’t own a home

Millennials have turned out to be the largest generation in history, but they still make up the smallest percentage of U.S. homeowners among all generations. Although most millennials, those ages 18 to 34, have reached their peak homebuying years,

Waterfront home prices falling, Zillow finds

Oceanfront homes, lakeside properties and even residences along the river tend to attract higher-than-average prices. However, according to a new report from Zillow’s research team, that premium on waterfront real estate has declined in recent years. Based on its

Why the homeownership rate among young adults remains low

At just over 64 percent, the national homeownership rate among U.S. adults remains stubbornly low. For young adults between the ages of 25 and 34, the rate is even lower than it was less than a generation ago, but

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

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

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

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

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The three most expensive neighborhoods in Boston

Boston’s most prized (and most pricey) neighborhoods have reached a new benchmark in unaffordability, as some houses in three neighborhoods now go for $3,000 per square foot. The high-end of the market in Seaport, Fenway, Back Bay and Beacon

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Here’s how much you need to earn to afford Newton

  Trulia has crunched the numbers to determine the best neighborhoods for living well by ranking “universally loved” features like quiet streets, parks and proximity to schools and healthcare. Now, the online real estate giant had determined how much a homebuyer

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