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Gateless integrates Fannie Mae’s Income Calculator to improve self-employment income analysis

Gateless has integrated Fannie Mae’s Income Calculator into its automated mortgage-underwriting package, which will enable lenders to quickly and accurately calculate income from self-employment, business ownership or rental properties.  

Mike Buffler joins Rate to expand services for entertainment clients

Mike Buffler, a 13-year veteran of the entertainment banking industry, has joined Rate to provide flexible, strategic mortgage solutions for its athlete and musician clients nationwide. 

NAHB: Builder confidence drops in May on tariff uncertainty 

The association noted, however, that 90% of the responses to its survey tracking homebuilder sentiment were received before the announcement of a 90-day reprieve in U.S.-China tariffs. 

NAR: Affordability gap persists despite improvements in housing supply

Driven primarily by the construction boom during the pandemic, the housing market has seen some improvements in affordability, but homes remain out of reach for many would-be buyers.

NAR names REACH class of 2025 

The real estate-technology firms will receive help scaling up their businesses from the association’s strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures. 

Transom picked to redevelop Medford parking lots

The project, as outlined in an initial proposal, will transform the lots into a mixed-use retail and residential square with a grocery store.

Condos for first-time homebuyers coming to Amherst

Amherst Community Homes, developed by Valley Community Development, will consist of 15 duplexes built on a parcel previously zoned for commercial and industrial use.

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MBA: Mortgage applications rise as housing inventory increases 

The most recent Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey shows homebuyer activity continued despite the economic uncertainty. 

$32 million phase 2 set to begin at Talbot Commons affordable-housing community

The $32 million update will bring 42 new units of affordable housing to Dorchester.

Peabody Properties opens applications for artist lofts in Salem

Located in Salem, the 29-unit affordable housing community will offer residents access to 5,000 square feet of creative workspace and artist pods.

NAR: GOP tax plan ‘very positive’ for real estate 

The first draft of the legislation contains provisions like an expanded SALT deduction that the association said were high on its list of priorities. 

HomeSmart upgrades yard signs with SmartSigns and SmartRiders

HomeSmart’s yard signs will now have QR codes and NFC (Near Field Communication) tags allowing home shoppers to access property details.

Nextgen Realty expands into central Massachusetts

Led by Nextgen’s newest partner, Kimberly Donovan, the office will focus on rental listings, exclusive apartment leasing and support for renters, landlords and property developers.

NAR: Staging a home can increase sale price by up to 10%

Homes that are professionally staged not only attract more attention from potential buyers — they also sell faster and for more money, according to data from the National Association of Realtors’® 2025 Profile of Home Staging.  

Vacant multifamily property in Malden to be redeveloped for first-time homebuyers

The condos will feature amenities like energy-efficient appliances, in-unit laundry and basement storage areas.

Keller Williams hires CFO, makes interim COO’s appointment official 

New CFO Tim Dieffenbecher previously served with CEO Chris Czarnecki at Broadstone Net Lease and Broadstone Real Estate. 

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