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Prospective sellers should prepare to jump on the market — the week of April 14 through 20 will be the best time to sell this year.

Sales rose 9.5% from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million.

There’s a reason many homeowners opt for neutral shades when trying to sell their house — certain flashy colors may be off-putting to buyers.

Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?

Homebuyers often prioritize certain must-haves when looking for a home, and for those with or planning families, a reputable school district usually tops the list.

Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?

The median existing-home price for all housing types was $379,100, up 5.1% from $360,800 a year before.

Home might really be where the heart is. According to a new Zillow survey, 42% of recent homebuyers reported finding love after buying their new home.

Single-family home sales prices increased in 189 out of 221 metro areas analyzed, with the median single-family price in the country rising 3.5% year over year to $391,700.

Bostonians know all about community spirit, so it comes as no surprise that Beantown took a top spot in a ranking of U.S. cities with the most community spirit.

Meanwhile, existing home sales dropped as days on market increased.

A new report has named a Cape Cod community one of the top 10 best cities in the nation for first-time homebuyers.

Living in some of the country’s top cities can get pretty expensive, and Boston is no different.

Pending home sales rose 8.3% month over month, the National Association of REALTORS® said, marking the largest monthly jump since 2020.

Declining interest rates spurred the increase.

Notably, renovators are less likely than they were a year ago to undergo kitchen modifications for the purpose of improving the home’s resale value.