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Boston home sales up 24% in September

Transactions were down in September from the previous month, but not by much, and that’s good news.

Boston home prices up 14.5% from last year

“If sky-high prices continue to lure more sellers into the market, it could prompt the inventory rebound we’ve been waiting for — which would be welcome news for frustrated buyers.” — Javier Vivas, director of economic research for realtor.com

Empty nesters find refuge at The Cove Hingham

Amenities at The Cove include a pet grooming station, fitness room, media lounge, socially distant work-from-home areas and a resort-style pool.

Boston suburb ranks high for big city feel

The suburbs are becoming more alluring to residents of major cities as the COVID-19 pandemic continues into autumn.

Boston is a top city for commercial-to-apartment conversions

See how Boston compares to other cities when it comes to apartment conversions.

Boston homebuyers faced higher prices, lower inventory in September

This year, buyers encountered a 21% decrease in listings from the beginning of 2020, along with a 17% price increase to about $20,000 more than anticipated.

Boston homebuyers rush to the suburbs

“Based on the rising popularity of the burbs, some buyers might think they can catch a break by searching in the city, but unfortunately that’s not the case,” realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale said.

Home price increase doubles pre-pandemic rate

It was another week of firsts with the increase in home prices more than doubling the rate recorded in January 2020.

Guaranteed Rate’s Shant Banosian shatters record, topping $1B in loans

It’s a record-breaking year for a lender that’s accustomed to breaking records. Congratulations to Shant Banosian for funding over $1 billion home loans in under a year.

RE/MAX: Boston median home sales price up 11.3% from 2019

Home sales across the nation were up 4.3% year over year, making it the third best month for home sales in the 13-year history of the report.

Wallethub: Massachusetts has among the most COVID-19 restrictions in the nation

A new report from the financial website Wallethub ranks each state on COVID-19 restrictions.

CoreLogic: Foreclosures could double by 2022

Serious delinquencies are expected to rise — particularly among lower-income households, small business owners and for those working in sectors hard hit by the pandemic.

Boston is top destination for buyers leaving New York City

New Yorkers eager to move on are set their sights on Boston, according to a new report from Redfin.

NAR, NAHB shift 2020 lobbying efforts in response to COVID-19

The National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders are both backing candidates for congressional seats across the country and advocating for issues such as ramping up production of affordable housing and reversing widespread unemployment.

Boston falls behind nation with 1.2% decrease in prices

Luxury home prices listed on Redfin rose 1.2% in early summer, according to a new report.

Melrose and Worcester make list of hottest ZIP codes in 2020

Millennials leaving downtown for affordability and space to raise family, Realtor.com report shows.