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NAR: FSBOs hit record low; homeseller age hits record high

NAR’s 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers included several record-setting stats about homesellers and FSBOs.

Dawn McKenna’s Christine Lutz to lead sales at downtown Naples redevelopment, The Avenue  

The Avenue will feature a mix of high-end retail and hospitality venues, plus 50 upscale residences priced from just under $3 million. 

Buyers return to market post presidential election

Buyers had been sitting on the sidelines awaiting the election’s outcome, as well as drops in mortgage rates, but they are back and looking to buy.

Meaghan Gay joins Hawthorn Properties as vice president, sales agent

A Needham resident, Gay brings nine years of experience as a Realtor to her role.

Could public land be the solution to Boston’s housing problem?

A new report looks at how using publicly owned land to develop affordable housing could mean great opportunity and a solution to the state’s housing crisis.

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Massachusetts has one of the highest median home prices in the U.S.

Home prices have continued to set new records month over month as demand continues to outpace inventory.

Nicole Rideout Hartwick named Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty president

The company’s chief strategy officer since 2021, Rideout Hartwick will lead the brokerage’s strategic growth and focus on enhancing support for its agents across Massachusetts.

2025 home trend predictions: technology meets old-world charm

Homeowners and buyers will prioritize nostalgic, old-world design sensibilities juxtaposed with modern sustainability technologies next year, according to Zillow.

NAR: Homebuyer age hits record high while share of first-time buyers hits record low

The market share of first-time homebuyers has dropped to 24%: a historic low, according to NAR. The median homebuyer age also hit a record-high of 56.

Increased home sales and more rate cuts coming in 2025, NAR’s Lawrence Yun predicts

“Maybe the worst is coming to an end,” Yun said.

Luxury home community opens in Westford

Toll Brothers announces opening of Wendell Place single-family home development

Boston’s draft design vision report released, outlines plans for city’s vibrant, inclusive future

A new report, compiled by the city of Boston’s Planning Department in partnership with local residents, reveals a design vision for the city.

How will Trump’s win affect the real estate industry?

As the nation reacts to President-elect Donald Trump’s win, real estate agents are no doubt wondering what a second Trump term means for housing. Here’s a rundown.

CoreLogic: Home-price gains slowed again in September 

Looking ahead, the CoreLogic Home Price Insights report predicts home prices will dip by 0.1% in October on a month-over-month basis.      

Inside the Boston market: An interview with GBAR President Jared Wilk

GBAR President Jared Wilk discusses the evolving real estate landscape in Boston, from new industry regulations to the impact of networking and collaboration on agent success.

ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston taking applications

The free, collaborative, after-school program introduces high school students to various industries with a goal to equip them with skills and insights in these fields.

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