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Is luxury housing in Boston slowing down?

Luxury housing markets across the U.S. have seen declines in 2016, but according to a new analysis from Redfin, few markets have slowed more than Boston. Through Q1 2016, the average sale price for luxury homes in Boston was $3.19 million,

Housing costs the most near these 10 MBTA stations

If your clients are looking for a reasonably priced home next to an MBTA stop, then you’d best avoid the Arlington Green Line station. According to an Estately analysis, the median sales price for properties within a half-mile radius

Why Greater Boston’s first-time homebuyers face a tough spring

From stagnant wages to competition from cash buyers, first-time homebuyers face many challenges in today’s housing market, but perhaps none is greater than the inventory shortage – a fact that is especially true here in Boston. According to a

Greater Boston new construction continues to soar in 2016

This year is shaping up to be a very positive one for residential construction in Greater Boston, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. In March, residential construction spending in Greater Boston totaled $612 million, a whopping 82

Boston among top 5 housing markets for international buyers

Boston will be one of the top five housing markets in the U.S. for international homebuyers, according to a new analysis from Colliers International. The Global Investment Outlook (GIO) report, which Colliers produces each year, surveyed more than 600 investors

5 unique things Boston agents play up in their listings

Bostonians love cabinet packs – just ask their real estate agents. According to a new analysis of 2015 listings on Zillow, the term “cabinet pack” was 611 times more likely to appear in the listing descriptions of Massachusetts properties than elsewhere in the

Which Greater Boston county has the highest property taxes?

The average homeowner in Middlesex County pays more than $5,611.26 in yearly property taxes, which is the highest in the Greater Boston area, according to a new analysis from the NAHB. Additionally, Middlesex County homeowners pay an average tax that is 11.7 percent

Boston’s 10 hottest condo markets

Prices are rising across the board in Boston’s condo market, but what specific areas are seeing the highest level of activity? Below, we’ve charted the 10 hottest Boston condo markets that have seen the greatest price appreciation, based on

The one thing your buyers won’t compromise on

Schools are an integral part of the search process for many a homebuyer, and new research from the National Association of Realtors has reinforced just how non-negotiable the issue is. According to NAR’s 2016 Home Buyer and Seller Generational

Boston residential construction is booming in 2016

This year is shaping up to be a hugely positive one for residential construction in Greater Boston, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. In February, residential construction spending in Greater Boston totaled $195 million, a

Record-setting Boston home values: good for sellers, bad for buyers

Home values in the Greater Boston area have reached an all-time high, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Through February, home prices in Boston were $387,400, according to the Zillow Real Estate Market Reports. That is up 5.9 percent

First-time homebuyers battle low inventory

It’s getting harder for first-time homebuyers to find suitable starter homes The Greater Boston housing market has become an increasingly precarious place for first-time homebuyers, according to a detailed new report from Trulia. In a deep analysis of the nation’s

Why Boston is the Nation’s Hottest Millennial Market

Greater Boston has the best Millennial housing market in the country, according to a new analysis from LendingTree. Per LendingTree’s numbers, 52.46 percent of purchase requests in Greater Boston come from Millennials, with the average age of the buyers being 28 years; that market

The 5 Big Reasons that Consumers Buy Homes

Why do consumers buy homes, nowadays? There are many reasons that someone may want to purchase a home, but among America’s homebuying public, which reasons are the most common? According to the new Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends

Bostonians are Ready to Buy in These 5 Suburbs

Few people manage their money better in the U.S. than residents of Lexington, according to a new analysis from WalletHub. With an average credit score of 750.59 and a mortgage debt-to-income ratio of 501.19%, Lexington was the fifth-savviest area in the country when it

In Boston Real Estate, these Two Groups Value Homeownership the Most

Hispanic and Millennial consumers are the most eager to buy homes in the Greater Boston area, according to a new survey from Zillow. The survey, which polled more than 10,000 renters and homeowners, asked consumers whether or not they associated homeownership

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