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Boston homes sold well over asking prices last quarter

In what’s been a historic, frantic market, homes selling for large sums over list prices have risen sharply since January.

Massachusetts housing market activity falls as median-home prices continue to set records

Sales activity in Massachusetts’ single-family housing market fell in July, even as the median sales price remained over $500,000.

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New 55-plus community to bring new homes to Milton

Boston area residents looking to leave the city for the suburbs will have a new option as Northland Residential kicks off development of a new 55-plus community in Milton.

New-home construction falls in July

“The bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming report comes from the increase in the overall number of permits issued, which can signal how much home construction is in the pipeline.” — First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi

Boston home sales, prices on the rise as market pace slows

Single-family and condo sales both grew month over month, but also saw decreases in volume as the market shows signs of relaxing.

NAR condemns racial profiling of Michigan agent

After a Black real estate agent and his client were detained by police while viewing a house, the National Association of REALTORS® took a strong stance against the “deeply disturbing” incident of “racial profiling.”

New listings rose in July as more affordable options hit the market

Smaller, more affordable homes are hitting the market, helping moderate median list prices, according to Realtor.com.

Lot values are priced at a record high… Will it continue?

Lot values for single-family detached (SFD) spec homes are surging, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders.

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Knox Financial announces leadership team expansion

The fintech company has hired three new vice presidents of user design and experience, engineering and marketing.

Come sail away… on this land-locked Michigan houseboat

This 74-foot “land yacht” in Au Gres, Michigan takes the meaning of “houseboat” to a whole new level.

19-story residential building proposed for Huntington Avenue site

Developers are hoping to redevelop a five-story apartment building on Huntington Avenue into a 19-story building with 153 units. 

No new median-home price records set in July

For the first time since early March, no new records were set for median-home-sale prices last month, ending the five-month streak of record-breaking home prices.

Housing affordability hits 10-year low

Just 56.6% of homes sold during the quarter were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $79,900, according to the National Association of Homebuilders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.

BPDA approves new developments in four Boston neighborhoods

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has approved five new transit-oriented projects that will bring more than 500 residences to four city neighborhoods.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Existing home sales rise, inventory drops in July

Meanwhile, pending home sales and housing starts dropped from a year ago, according to Boston Agent’s July Housing Scorecard.

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