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NAR chief optimistic on home sales rebounding

February was another good month for pending home sales across the nation, but the coronavirus will put that all on hold.

NAHB to members: Send your masks to healthcare workers

The respirator masks that are ubiquitous in the construction industry could play a big role in the fight against COVID-19.

How Boston agents are dealing with COVID-19, Insta-style

In this time of social distancing, there’s a fair amount of scrolling through social media happening. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Check out these posts highlighting acts of goodwill, charity and positivity from the local real estate community. 

How well is Massachusetts doing in the fight against COVID-19?

A new study examines coronavirus prevention measures, preparedness and risk factors, state by state.

Compared to volatile stock market, equity levels are ‘welcome source of stability’

A new report shows 96,000 U.S. homeowners regained positive equity in the last quarter of 2019.

What’s the ‘coronavirus effect’ look like for real estate?

The National Association of Realtors says they expect home sales in the U.S. to drop by about 10% in the short term as a result of the coronavirus.

House flipping is back, but the returns? Not so much

Investors are getting back into the home flipping game, even though profits are the lowest since 2011.

Top producers share their wisdom at Accelerate Summit

They do millions in business, are among the most admired players in the real estate industry, and have advice on how you can follow in their footsteps

Boston ranked one of the best U.S. cities for jobs

Job opportunities, cost of living and job satisfaction put Boston at the top of the list. Find out how well the city did in Glassdoor’s Best Cities for Jobs report.

Walsh’s new chief of staff comes from development firm

Kathryn Burton is poised to become the first Indigenous person to serve in a cabinet-level position at City Hall.

Poll: Cape Cod residents say yes on short-term rentals

The Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors says that while residents favor short-term rentals, they remain concerned about overcrowding, trash and bad behavior.

Here’s the best time to list a property in Boston

] Listing in late May can earn Boston sellers a $7,200 premium

Walsh signs executive order to reform zoning board

Executive order imposes new ethical standards on members of the Zoning Board of Appeal.

Concerned about climate change? More than 30 percent of Boston residents say they are

Nearly 75% of Americans worry about climate change when buying or selling a home, according to a new report

VA loan limits went away in 2020: Here’s what that means

A new law is making it even easier for veterans to become homeowners.

Clients looking to buy a home in Boston? New study shows they’ve got their work cut out for them

Realtor.com identified the Boston metro area as one of the most difficult places in the country to buy a home due to a lack of inventory.