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Massachusetts home prices top $500,000 for a second straight month

Buyer demand was also strong in the condo market in May, driving up the number of sales and pushing the median sale price to a new high.

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What’s the median age for construction workers in Massachusetts?

Nationally, the median age of construction workers is 41, the same as a typical worker in the national labor force.

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: Home-price gains ‘truly extraordinary’

In Boston, the index jumped 2.5% month over month and 16.2% year over year. The monthly increase was slightly down from the 2.6% rise recorded in March. 

Mayer Realty Group settles into new Canton location

Mayer Realty Group has relocated to 785 Washington St. in Canton, taking over the spot Kramer Jewelers called home for more than 35 years.

South Boston housing project to undergo massive redevelopment

WinnCompanies has filed a letter of intent with the Boston Planning & Development Agency for a massive transformation of the Mary Ellen McCormack public housing project in South Boston.

Realtors Relief Foundation launches 20th anniversary campaign

In light of the increasing number of natural disasters in recent years, the foundation commemorated its 20th anniversary by launching Hope Rising, “a campaign designed to ensure the foundation can respond to disasters as quickly and effectively as possible.”

Cape Cod home prices ‘astonishing’ in May

The Cape Cod housing market was frenzied and unpredictable last month as the market continues to outpace 2020’s record-breaking year. 

Lenders accused of maternity-leave discrimination

Denying a mortgage to a woman because she is on or plans to be on maternity leave is against the law, but some lenders are accused of doing just that.

Knox Financial opens Newbury Street office

Knox Financial, a fintech company for property investors, has opened an office at 177 Newbury St. in Boston.

The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s final rental building complete

The fourth and final rental building at The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s has opened and is welcoming new tenants. 

Guaranteed Rate’s Shant Banosian hits $1 billion milestone

For the second year in a row Banosian has funded $1 billion in loan volume, this time in less than six months.

NAR: U.S. housing market is short 5.5 million homes

The shortage of housing in America is more “dire” than previously expected, and the NAR’s new report puts pressure on lawmakers to provide additional public funding and policy incentives to fix this massive underbuilding gap.

Existing-home sales slide again in May

The median existing-home price for all housing types rose to $350,300 in May, marking another new record.

Boston’s housing market not slowing down anytime soon

Home prices continued to rise in May, as the median price of condominiums topped $500,000 for the first time in history.

70% of homebuyers still facing bidding wars

Market competition has eased up recently, but seven in 10 buyers still face bidding wars, according to a new report from Redfin.

Condos coming to Our Lady of Victories Church in Boston’s South End

The former Our Lady of Victories Church in Boston’s South End will soon bring new residential housing to the area. 

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