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Zillow: Unprecedented housing market shift has had little impact on sellers

While the past year has been unprecedented in terms of economic change and a global pandemic, most U.S. home sellers’ experiences were similar to past years, according to Zillow’s latest consumer housing trends report. 

EXIT Realty nurtures mental health, well-being in workplace

As COVID-19 continues to negatively impact people and workplaces, EXIT Realty Corp. International announced it is working to maintain the health and well-being of its agents and brokers through a series of programs, including its Focus on Good Health initiative.

Foreclosure activity on the rise, yet still far below historic norms

It’s been barely three months since the federal moratorium on foreclosures expired, but it’s starting to prove costly, as nationally, foreclosures are on the rise, having increased 67% from last year.

Which city in Massachusetts has the most expensive rent?

Zumper’s Boston Metro Area Report found rents are growing the fastest in one of the Bay State’s North Shore cities.

Atlanta Realtor named president of AREAA

At 37 years old, the new president will be the second-youngest leader of the national nonprofit trade organization, which works to improve the homeownership rate in the Asian-American Pacific Islander community.

HUD now considering climate change when underwriting loans

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced a plan that will implement new policies to combat global warming, according to a press release. 

Boston Housing Scorecard: Housing starts, existing home sales rose in September

While housing inventory fell for the second consecutive month, homes sold six days faster than they did in September 2020.

Waltham agent receives Stars of Hope honor from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

David DiGregorio of Coldwell Banker Realty’s Waltham office was recently honored with the Stars of Hope designation from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Missing apostrophe in Facebook post lands real estate agent in court

An Australian real estate agent’s failure to use proper punctuation in a Facebook post could cost him tens of thousands of dollars, according to a report by The New York Times.

BHHS Robert Paul Properties acquires Cape Cod Oceanview Realty

The acquisition brings three new locations to BHHS Robert Paul Properties — Wellfleet, Orleans and South Yarmouth.

Developer proposes 30 new apartments in South Boston

Thirty new units of residential housing could be coming to 212 Old Colony Ave. in South Boston.

Beverly Hills-based luxury brokerage launches in Boston

The Boston franchise will be led by agent and managing partner Eric Rollo.

Buy Emmitt Smith’s house — and get a date with the NFL star

Emmit Smith’s mansion boasts five bedrooms and nine bathrooms… in addition to one extra, unusual feature: a dinner date with the athlete himself.

Court rules sending email could create binding contract

Email users should be mindful of what they write, as the contents of electronic messages could be legally binding, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors. 

Touchstone Closing announces merger, new office and a new entity

Touchstone Law Offices will complement the services offered by Touchstone Closing.

Latino real estate investments are increasing at high rate

The median household wealth for U.S. Latinos is set to triple by 2024 — largely due to recent real estate gains. This information comes from data released by NAHREP®.

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