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Large home sales boom as families seek more room

Bigger is better when it comes to houses on the market, according to a new report from Realtor.com.

Four projects to bring 307 new housing units to Boston

These projects will bring 307 residential units to the area, 230 of which will be designated affordable.

New partners, new office for Touchstone Closing

Two new partners and an associate attorney are joining Touchstone Closing, while the company is also opening a new retail closing office to meet market demand.

Homeownership rising for single women, despite pandemic ‘she-session’

It is not “first comes love, then comes marriage,” but for many women, “first comes homeownership,” according to First American Chief Economist Odeta Kushi.

Bostonians’ interest in luxury apartments peaks

Report finds luxury apartment search is at an all-time high both in Boston and across Massachusetts.

Cape Cod market soars, Suffolk County cools through pandemic

Homebuyers are taking advantage of remote-work policies as interest in vacation towns and suburbs spikes.

Underwater homes down in metro Chicago

Nationally, homeowners with mortgages saw their home equity increase by 16.2% year-over-year from the fourth quarter of 2019.

Massachusetts makes top 10 in 2021 best states list

Massachusetts also ranks among the top five states in the health care, education, economy, crime and corrections and natural environment categories.

New residential mortgages hit 14-year high

Lenders issued $1.06 trillion worth of mortgages in the fourth quarter of 2020 with refis contributing to the boost.

$34M city investment to bring 600 new units to Boston

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced more than $34 million in funding to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the city.

5 areas agents focus on when getting a home ready to market

Real estate agents weigh in on paint colors, updates needed and more before getting a home ready to market.

Housing observers expect February job gains to continue

“More jobs are very likely, due to the near certain passage of the $1.9 trillion stimulus package and from two million vaccinations per day,” National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a release.

How will the stimulus bill help real estate?

The stimulus bill includes aid for state and local governments, new homeowners, small businesses and renters.

Coldwell Banker announces 2020 year-end award winners

Real estate professionals from across the country were recognized for exceptional sales production and leadership last year.

Doyle’s Cafe could return with new development

The legendary Doyle’s Cafe may have a rebirth thanks to a local developer. The iconic bar closed its doors in October 2019 after being in business for nearly 140 years.

Jack Conway launches new iBuyer service

A new iBuyer program is now available to Boston sellers with Conway’s Conway Seller Select.

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