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NAHB: Builder confidence drops again on materials costs, supply-chain woes

July’s reading of 80 was down one point from June, but still signaled strong demand for housing, the National Association of Home Builders said.

South Boston redevelopment could bring 93 units to the area

Developers have filed a letter of intent to bring more than 90 residential units to a former seafood processing plant in South Boston.

Redfin: Housing market could be reaching something of an equilibrium

During the four-week period ended July 11, the average weekly share of homes for sale with a price drop passed 4% for the first time since September 2020.

Luxury homes sales take off in Boston

How luxurious is the American real estate market? You may be surprised.

Mortgage applications surge 16% as interest rates fall

Meanwhile, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted purchase index rose 8% from the previous week.

Pandemic reshuffles homebuyers’ amenity priorities

Adjectives reflecting the desire for privacy and physical isolation gained a place of prominence: “private,” “covered,” “quiet,” “separate” and “enclosed” were among the top 100 most-used description terms.

Homebuying competition lessens in Boston. Could the market be losing steam?

The competitive homebuying market showed signs of loosening up last month as bidding wars dropped from May despite being higher than they were a year ago.

Compass, Guaranteed Rate launch loan origination company OriginPoint

Two of the largest leaders in the real estate market are joining forces to form a new mortgage origination company.

How long would it take a renter to save up for a down payment in today’s market?

It could take Boston-area renters more than a decade to save for a down payment in today’s market.

Go green in the great outdoors

This passive-solar structure will have its new owner giving a high-five to Mother Earth, due to the structure’s energy-efficient design.

Boston rents spiked in June

Boston rents rose sharply last month, the sixth straight month of rent increases across the city.

How does Boston rank for first-time homebuyers?

Boston wasn’t the only Massachusetts city or town on the list. Seven other Massachusetts locales were ranked in the report. See how they all stacked up.

What the condo collapse means for agents, sellers and buyers

The Champlain Towers South collapse emergency is ongoing, and some experts say they expect condo sales, in what was a roaring condo market in Miami, to struggle from the impact. What can agents, sellers and buyers anticipate?

Median rental price hits highest point in two years

Despite an average nationwide uptick, Boston rents declined year over year in May.

Welcome to the Bubble House

Known as “The Bubble House,” this 11-dome residence is a real one-of-a-kind for just 1.5 million Australian dollars ($1.1 million).

DOJ withdraws from antitrust settlement with NAR

The department determined that the settlement would not do enough to protect its ability to investigate other conduct by the association affecting competition in the real estate market.

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