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Boston scores highest share of new residential high-rises in U.S.

A new study shows that high-rise buildings aren’t just for worker bees anymore.

Loan limit increase good news for Boston homebuyers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits will be raised to more than half a million dollars.

Boston home prices rebound in September, following national trend

The rebound could mean an accelerating market nationwide.

The boomers are coming: Here’s what’s on their homebuying list

Some builders are saying “OK, boomer: What do you want in a house?” Here are some of the top amenities this demographic may be searching for.

Boston millennials more optimistic about homeownership

A generation marked by economic instability and student loan debt is giving up on homeownership, according to a new survey.

Which Boston neighborhoods are the noisiest?

Zillow breaks it down by a fraction of a decibel.

Rent is on the rise — find out why

The latest analysis from CoreLogic shows that Boston renters are paying an average of 3.2 percent more in rent this year over last.

How to avoid a data-breach nightmare

Don’t get caught “running naked through the woods.”

Buyers increasingly depend on family while sellers rely on agents

NAR report: Selling without the assistance of an agent at a near all-time low

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Cost burden lifting for Suffolk County homeowners

Census data shows that while many people in the Boston area are rent burdened, the percentage owners pay for housing is actually decreasing.

Amid rate cut, housing’s contribution to GDP remains strong

The Fed cuts interest rates while a Commerce Department report notes recent economic growth was driven in part by the real estate sector.

Northeast holds steady on pending home sales

NAR economist urges developers to consider converting vacant office space, shopping malls to condos to relieve housing shortage.

New-home sales down in September; experts blame supply woes

Lack of inventory is stalling growth

GBAR: Boston home values have ‘likely peaked’

Home values have likely peaked throughout the metro area, according to report

Are housing costs changing buyer preferences in Boston?

New study shows 20 percent of homeowners consider themselves house rich and cash poor nationwide.

Home sales dipped last month, but up 1.5 percent from last year in Northeast

NAR chief economist: Housing shortage is stunting potential growth.

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