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Two Massachusetts cities among 20 hottest summer housing markets

Two Massachusetts cities are among the top 20 hottest summer housing markets, according to a new report.

Pending home sales regain upward momentum in June 

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month. 

Massachusetts has best school systems in the US

For the third year in a row, Massachusetts has the best school systems in the nation, according to WalletHub’s 2024 States with the Best & Worst School Systems report.

The most popular ways to upgrade a home in 2024 — without a huge demolition

There are plenty of ways to upgrade a home without knocking down walls or hiring a whole construction crew.

Massachusetts home, condo prices hit all-time highs

The median sale prices for both single-family homes and condos reached new all-time highs last month, as low inventory continues to drive up prices.

Falling mortgage rates, increased supply create opportunities for homebuyers

Despite record high prices, two factors are creating opportunities for homebuyers this summer: falling mortgage rates and rising supply.

Most American homeowners crave privacy from their neighbors

Despite spending more time than ever at home, more than half of Americans admit to hiding from their neighbors, according to a survey from Top Rail Fence.

Houzz: The top outdoor home trends for 2024

Summer is underway, and many homeowners are looking for ways to upgrade their outdoor spaces so they can enjoy the heat in style.

Boston ranks among top U.S. cities for luxury home rentals

Boston has one of the highest shares of luxury and ultra-luxury homes for rent among the 100 largest cities in the U.S.

RE/MAX: Greater Boston homes among top in nation for closing above list price

Boston ranked among the top cities in the U.S. for homes closing above list price in May, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report.

A down payment of just 20% may be a thing of the past, Zillow says

Buying a home in Boston? Here’s the down payment you need to afford it.

Median existing-home sales price hits all-time high in May 

The record-breaking sales price comes as the pace of transactions slid from April, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Boston’s median price per square foot up 73% since 2019

Boston’s median price per square foot has surged since 2019, marking one of the highest increases in the nation, according to Realtor.com’s May Housing Report. 

The top home trends for summer 2024

With warm weather heating up much of the United States, many homeowners are craving new summer styles for their living spaces.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index hits all-time high in March; Boston sees 8.7% gain 

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has hit a new record for six of the last 12 months, as demand remains strong in the face of tight inventory.

New-home sales decline in April 

At the same time, the median price of a new home sold in April declined as well. 

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