A recent report from Investorist shows that Chinese outbound property investment is a big force in U.S. real estate. These investors are driven by a desire to diversify their wealth, protect generational wealth by investing outside of China and seek better

As the housing market continues its rebound, trends among builders and buyers are evolving. A key finding from the recent 2017 Builder Practices Survey from Home Innovation shows that the market is seeing a move toward central price points. The survey shows

Feeding, cleaning up after, visiting doctors, taking trips to the playground. Yes, dog ownership is much like caring for a child, but it’s still often shrugged off as less of a commitment than parenting a human — some even

Due to lingering effects of the 2008 housing crisis, renting has become a widely popular option for those hoping to combine an independent lifestyle with affordability. In fact, more Americans are actually renting a home than at any point

Over the last decade, homeownership rates in the U.S. have fallen drastically, with an average of 63.4 percent in 2016 compared to 69 percent in 2004. The 2008 financial crisis has been largely blamed for the swift decline, but

Millennials are known for their desire to live in cities with busy nightlife and easy access to outdoor activities. But this need doesn’t only apply to Generation Y — it turns out baby boomers want walkability in their neighborhoods as

Much to the surprise of potential buyers, many of America’s largest cities boast a variety of ways for residents to stay active and explore — especially cities like Boston. In fact, Men’s Health named Boston the eighth most adventurous

Americans are moving less often than ever before, and this new trend in decreasing mobility is having a major effect on the real estate industry. About 11 percent of Americans moved between 2015 and 2016, a decrease of 6

Despite a slight increase in recent months, home flipping has now hit a two-year low, and home flippers are seeing lower returns on their investment, according to the Q1 2017 U.S. Home Flipping Report by ATTOM Data Solutions. Home

When a home is referred to as “underwater,” it generally means that a homeowner owes more on the mortgage than the home is worth. In the future, the term might take on a new, much more literal meaning. With

Choosing the right paint colors can make a major difference when it comes to home sales, according to a Zillow study. Zillow conducted its 2017 Paint Color Analysis of more than 32,000 photos of U.S. homes sold between 2010

What does the typical Realtor look like, and how was business for them in 2016? The answer obviously varies from market to market and from age group to age group. But the survey results in the National Association of

Masterplan community developers are looking to expand the amenities and conveniences offered to residents in order to bring in new buyers. According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, there are three major features that developers are offering in their

Boston’s suburban markets are looking more desirable — or, at least, more affordable — than the city itself, as the number of new suburban renters has tripled the growth in city renters, according to a new study. Between 2011 and

    After the largest dip in foreclosure petitions in three years in April, March saw foreclosure activity in Massachusetts jump nearly 6 percent, according to The Warren Group. March was the first time in six months that foreclosure

Boston’s inventory issues show no signs of stopping, as new statewide figures show that record-low new listings and available houses continue to plague the market. The Massachusetts Association of Realtors has released its report for March, and noted that