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Project could bring 95 residential units to Newbury Street

Newbury Street could soon see almost 100 new residential units with the proposed redevelopment of 415 Newbury St. and 374 Commonwealth Ave. in Boston’s Back Bay.

Forbearance rate drops to 4.5%

As the economy slowly recovers from the early days of the pandemic, the share of loans in forbearance dropped for the seventh consecutive week, signifying a 40-basis-point decrease in the last two weeks.

Boston’s spring market most competitive in years

With the lowest level of inventory in nearly 40 years, the 2021 spring market has homebuyers facing a level of competition not seen in a generation.

Half of all Cape Cod listings sold above asking price in March

High demand and low inventory levels continue to drive up prices heading into the spring and summer markets.

BPDA approves plans to bring more than 680 residential units to the city

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has given the green light to two development projects that will create or renovate more than 680 income-restricted residential units.

Millennials gain a foothold in today’s housing market

As they come of peak age for first-time homeownership, millennials are gaining an increasing share of today’s housing market.

RE/MAX: Median sales price tops $300,000 for first time

The median sales price of homes in the 53 metro areas covered by RE/MAX’s National Housing Report rose 4.5% month over month in March to $303,000, marking the first time in the 13-year history of the report that it topped $300,000.

HUD Sec. Fudge: ‘We will enforce U.S. Fair Housing Act’

Housing secretary reaffirms U.S. commitment to closing the racial homeownership gap at a forum with NAR president and top housing officials.

Worcester named one of the hottest markets in March

Recent data found real estate markets north and west of Boston were among the hottest last month.

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.