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NAHB: Expect more home construction in 2021

The gap between sales and construction reached a record high in 2020, which likely means a slowing down in sales and growth in construction in 2021, according to a year-end report by the National Association of Home Builders.

This log cabin is the oldest in North America

It’s the oldest log cabin in North America still standing on its original site.

Who made the Top 10 Who’s Who profiles for 2020?

See who got the most attention in our Who’s Who profiles this year.

NAR and AARP join forces to help agents better serve seniors

“We want to address the barriers that prevent people from living in their desired communities as they age, and I know this relationship with NAR will help us better accomplish that goal.”

Existing-home sales slide slightly in November

Sales in November are still 25.8% higher year over year.

RE/MAX sets new home sales record

Inventory also reached its lowest point in the report’s history, down 31.8% from the same time last year and down 13.3% from October.

Celebrity retreat house could be yours

The so-called “Old Burris Home” in Lincoln, North Carolina, was originally owned by the owner of Burris Industries (furniture manufacturer) and served as an entertainment hot spot for celebrities such as baseball legend Mickey Mantle.

Boston real estate leaders talk 2021

We spoke with some of the biggest names in Boston real estate to get their take on 2021.

New home construction momentum may set stage for ‘year of the home builder’

“Nothing sells like a shortage. We have underbuilt new housing relative to demand for a decade. Building will have to exceed household formation for a number of years to reduce the housing stock ‘debt’ we have accumulated.” — First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi

Nearly half of Boston listings in bidding wars

More than half of Redfin listings (54%) experienced bidding wars in November, down only 4 percentage points from the previous month, according to the online broker’s new report.

Boston ranks 5th priciest luxury market in the U.S.

The flight of homeowners from large urban centers to the suburbs has unexpectedly begun to reshape residential real estate, but luxury property in large cities have also gotten a boost from the hot market.

NAR names Kinlin Grover agent Realtor Emeritus

Those who achieve the designation must have 40 years of membership and a year of service at the national association level

Notes from the underground

This quaint home in the rural town of Delavan, Illinois, might seem like your average ranch-style home at first glance, but that’s until you dig a little deeper.

Walkability now less important to Boston buyers

“Much of what makes walkable neighborhoods so desirable and valuable has been diminished this year.” — Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather

NAR summit predicts economic rebound, growth in housing prices in 2021

A panel of experts surveyed by the National Association of Realtors predicted that 2021 will bring a post-pandemic economic rebound, while housing prices are expected to climb.

Remote workers could continue to drive the post-pandemic market

A new report from Homes.com shows that prospective homebuyers are still waiting to see if they will work from home permanently.

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