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15 William Raveis Mortgage bankers named to list of top ranking mortgage originators

Fifteen executive mortgage bankers from William Raveis Mortgage were named to the Scotsman Guide’s 2021 Top Originators rankings.

Zillow: Most experts expect relief to supply woes later this year, early 2022

Forty-three percent of respondents to the first-quarter Zillow Home Price Expectations survey expect inventory to improve in the second half of the year, followed by 26% who expect it in the first half of 2022.

U.S. Supreme Court decision makes it easier for brokers to market their business

Brokers may use their cell phones to make marketing calls and send marketing texts, if the cell phone does not have an app that will automate the dialing system.

Ezequiel Cruz joins Mortgage Network’s Burlington branch

Mortgage Network has announced the addition of Ezequiel “Zeek” Cruz to its Burlington branch. Cruz is licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire and joins the Burlington location as a loan officer and sales assistant.  “Ezequiel is a fantastic

Looking to buy or sell your home in a hurry?

William Raveis Real Estate has launched a new service for homeowners looking to sell their property quickly.

Homes listed midweek are selling for more and faster

Boston homes listed on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday are selling for more than those listed on the weekend, but how much varies by metro area.

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance offers support to Asian American Pacific Islander community

The Greater Boston Chapter of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has issued a statement in support of the Asian American Pacific Islander Community.

How does credit scoring impact fair lending and minority home ownership?

“A credit report and credit score are the gateway to a mortgage,” — NAR President Charlie Oppler.

Who made up the National Association of Home Builders in 2020?

The National Association of Home Builders published the results of its Special Study for Housing Economics, highlighting the 2020 annual census of who makes up its members.

Boston’s housing supply shortage expected to continue for some time

The housing supply shortage is expected to get more extreme as homebuyer demand continues to outweigh inventory levels, a new study found.

Investors acquire converted mill buildings in Lawrence, plan more residences

Global Gate Capital and Berkeley Investments plan to add more residential units to the Lawrence area with the purchase of converted mill buildings in the city’s North Canal Historic District.

Boston home prices up 51% over the past decade

If you bought a home between 2010 and 2019, it was well worth it, especially if it was purchased in the Boston area.

Homeownership remains affordable for average wage earners despite price increases

Boston’s Suffolk County was among the 14% of counties where wage growth outpaced home-price appreciation.

Mark Rowe joins Mortgage Network’s Burlington branch

Mortgage Network Inc. announced that Mark Rowe has joined the company’s Burlington branch as a loan officer.

Developer wants to bring condos instead of rentals to Downtown Crossing

A project that originally would have brought apartments to Boston’s Downtown Crossing has been revised to add more than 140 ownership opportunities to the area, pending approval by the Boston Planning & Development Agency.

Redfin closes $608 million takeover of RentPath early

RentPath’s sites, which include ApartmentGuide.com, Lovely, Rent.com, and Rentals.com, will continue to operate as normal while their listings are integrated with Redfin.com, a process that is expected to wrap up in 2022.

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