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Builder confidence up in Northeast, down everywhere else

The results from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index show a slight increase in builder confidence in the Northeast that might not last in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

New work visas means relief for homebuilders

An additional 35,000 temporary work visas approved by the Department of Homeland Security could help ease chronic shortage of construction workers.

Kems proposes condo building for South Boston

Five-story building would offer 30 condominiums with 1- to 3-bedroom units.

Despite a dismal decade, NAHB predicts dynamism ahead for homebuilding

Looking back at the last ten years in homebuilding, the National Association of Home Builders’ chief economist demonstrated how bad the 2010s were for the industry but projected a positive outlook for the 2020s.

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.

New-home sales up 17.4% in Northeast

The number of new homes sold shot up over last year, according to Census data from October.

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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Applications now open for Boston’s largest workforce, affordable housing development

Those hoping to snag property in Boston’s competitive and pricey market might be in luck. According to a recent Curbed report, developer Related Beal has opened applications for an assortment of new workforce and affordable housing units in the

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Tear-down starts increase to meet demand for smaller, more affordable homes

Tear-down starts are increasing to meet the rising demand for new single-family units, according to a new report from The National Association of Home Builders. The NAHB and Wells Fargo used their February 2017 Housing Market Index to track the