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Boston’s housing market saw strong gains in June

The boost in market activity and prices continues to be driven by millennial buyer demand, the search for more living space, a healthier job market and lower mortgage rates.

Realtor survey shows importance of tech in pandemic

Looking forward, 37% of the survey’s respondents expect drones to be the most-impactful technology over the next 24 months, followed by cyber security (34%), 5G (31%) and virtual reality (30%).

Share of international homebuyers fell last year

International buyers purchased 107,000 residential properties from April 2020 through March 2021, marking a 31% decline from the 154,000 residences bought the previous year.

Housing affordability falls for a third straight month

Affordability declined in 49 of the 50 major markets according to the May 2021 First American Real House Price Index. 

RentPath names new CEO after Redfin takeover

The new executive joins RentPath from ParkMobile, which provides an app to help drivers pay for metered parking remotely.

2021 Boston Agents’ Choice Awards Winners

The winners are in for the 2021 Boston Agents’ Choice Awards! Do you know anyone who took top honors this year in a jury of their peers? Congratulations to all the winners and runners up!

The Warren Group expands its mortgage data solutions offerings

The Warren Group is expanding its offerings with the addition of NMLS loan originator contact information to its database.

Senné expands residential team with two new senior associates

Senne has announced the addition of two new senior associates to its growing residential team, the company recently announced.

Kinlin Grover Real Estate announces partnership with Compass

Kinlin Grover Real Estate is now part of the Compass network.

What’s Boston’s priciest neighborhood?

Increased homebuyer demand and limited inventory continue to drive prices to record highs throughout the Bay State, and the Boston area is no exception.

How far are Boston homeowners willing to commute?

With the increased number of professionals working remotely, today’s homebuyers are putting less of a premium on commute time and more on affordability.

New-home sales fall 6.6% in June

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported that the median sales price slid to $361,800 from $380,700 in May.

2021 Boston Agents’ Choice finalists announced

The finalists for the 2021 Boston Agents’ Choice Awards are in! How many people do you know on the list?

Cape Cod listings at lowest level in 18 years

Cape Cod real estate listings were at their lowest level in 18 years in June, according to the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors.

Existing-home sales reverse four-month decline in June

At the same time, the median existing-home price for all housing types in May was up 23.4% on an annual basis, as every region in the country registered price increases.

Massachusetts median home prices hit another all-time high

The Warren Group CEO Tim Warren says median sales prices will likely continue to break records this summer and fall.

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