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Saving for a down payment in Massachusetts is no small affair, according to a new report

Where is the best state to save for a down payment? See how Massachusetts did in a new report

B&B or a family retreat?

The owners of this 13-bedroom B&B in Hatfield, Massachusetts put it on the market for $1.15 million, but they are willing to sell the property separate from the business.

NAR board OKs hate speech rule

Realtors who use harassing or hate speech could face fines by the National Association of Realtors, according to a proposal approved by the NAR Board of Directors at its 2020 Realtors Conference & Expo.

Boston area homes selling 11 days faster than in 2019

While home sales continued to evade the seasonal decline, buyers and sellers took a breather last week as COVID-19 cases spiked and the nation focused on the presidential election, according to realtor.com’s Weekly Housing Report.

Thinking of taking your listing off the market for the holidays? Think again.

“Buyers who look during that time tend to be more serious because the casual lookers tend to delay until after the holidays.” — CEO Anthony Lamacchia

5 ways NAR is advocating for members in 2021

The National Association of Realtors announced a list of priorities its Business Issues Policy Committee will focus on next year.

City spends $4M on purchase of affordable apartments

The deal is part of mayor’s plan to buy 1,000 affordable units and take them off the market to preserve their affordability.

Here’s what President-elect Joe Biden’s housing plan looks like

With a plan to invest $640 billion over 10 years and vows to end discriminatory and unfair practices in the housing market, including “redlining,” President-elect Joe Biden’s housing policy agenda looks to protect low-income and housing-insecure households.

Foreclosures down in Boston, but mortgage delinquencies rising

The biggest changes were found in mortgages that are in serious delinquency, meaning those that are at least 90 days delinquent.

Gov. Baker executive order impacts open houses, inspections

Real estate professionals must ensure that open houses, showings and inspections are limited to only 10 people at one time.

How you like them apples?

This 1,800-square-foot rock cottage was built in the 1940s by the manager of the former apple orchard near the city of Geneva, Ohio.

Realtors could be sanctioned for hate speech under proposal

The National Association of Realtors’ Board of Directors is expected to vote on a proposal that would prohibit members for conducting hate speech outside of work.

Labor market shows improvement in latest jobs report

The latest jobs report shows improvement, with another 638,000 net job gains and the unemployment rate slashed to 6.9%.

Massachusetts second highest price growth in the nation

Nationwide, home value increases continued to be driven by low inventory, which hit its lowest level in September, dropping by 40% from September 2008 and by 74% when compared to September 2000.

Homeownership down slightly but not for Millennials

First-time buyers contributed to 31% of September’s home sales due to record-low mortgage rates, according to the report.

The house that reggae built

If you think the most interesting thing about this $980,000 Bahamian mansion is that it’s owned by Rita Marley, widow of the famed reggae singer Bob Marley, you might be right.

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