December housing sales fell lower than they have since the start of the pandemic, a new Redfin report found.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed the amendment to the city’s zoning code to help streamline and remove burdens in developing affordable housing.

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The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved the two projects at its January meeting.

The cost of living has risen across the nation, but some U.S. metros have experienced particularly significant increases.

“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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