“MBA expects solid growth in purchase activity this year, as demographic drivers and the strong economy support housing demand,. However, the strength in growth will be dependent on housing inventory growing more rapidly to meet demand.” — Mortgage Bankers Association associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan

The project site consists of four parcels of vacant commercial space between Charles Park Road and Gardner Street.

The company opened offices throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts in 2021.

WalletHub compared all 50 states across five metrics covering family fun, health and safety, education and childcare, affordability and socio-economics.

United Van Lines 45th Annual National Movers Study found the reasons behind the moves are pandemic-driven as people look to relocate to lower density areas and closer to family. 

The Greater Boston Association of Realtors has made a $25,000 contribution to the Realtors Relief Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Campaign, making them a 2021 Legacy Club supporter.

Nationally, interest rates rose as builder confidence fell.

Nationally, housing prices were also on the rise, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. 

Boston ranked third among large U.S. cities for the highest median one-bedroom monthly rent at $2,550 in December.

Fears of an economic fallout are causing long-term U.S. mortgage rates to fall as the newest COVID-19 strain reignites worry among Americans. 

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The seasonal housing cooldown may end early this year according to Zillow’s latest market report, which found the spring market thaw may be here before winter even begins.

Despite the declines, median prices continued to grow and set records.

Eviction filings are rising as millions of Americans are being forced from their homes months after lawmakers allowed the federally imposed eviction moratorium to expire. 

“The market is roaring along, with only half the seasonal slowdown we typically see from October to November.” — RE/MAX LLC President Nick Bailey

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has approved a South Boston redevelopment project that will develop four mixed-use buildings at an underutilized industrial site on Dorchester Avenue.