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@properties rolls out national franchise program

The Chicago-based brokerage is taking it to the next level by going national.

Catholicism meets Mediterranean

This 2,544-square-foot, 1-bedroom former house of the holy in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, is featured on uniquefinds.com for $274,900.

Home price increase doubles pre-pandemic rate

It was another week of firsts with the increase in home prices more than doubling the rate recorded in January 2020.

Who’s doing better in home sales, liberals or conservatives?

A new report by Redfin shows counties of both political stripes are benefiting from a booming real estate market. See how the numbers break down.

Civil rights group sues to halt CDC eviction moratorium

The lawsuit also argues that the feds are commandeering state courts and officers to implement an unconstitutional federal law.

Real Estrange: School’s out forever

Clients not ready to buy? UWM officials say they’re willing to lease it, too.

Coldwell Banker announces national partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Highlighting the value of home, Coldwell Banker recently launched a new program to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its programs.

Guaranteed Rate’s Shant Banosian shatters record, topping $1B in loans

It’s a record-breaking year for a lender that’s accustomed to breaking records. Congratulations to Shant Banosian for funding over $1 billion home loans in under a year.

RE/MAX: Boston median home sales price up 11.3% from 2019

Home sales across the nation were up 4.3% year over year, making it the third best month for home sales in the 13-year history of the report.

NAR to White House: What about the landlords?

National Association of Realtors President Vince Malta met with White House officials yesterday to press for emergency rental assistance to go directly to landlords whose tenants cannot pay their rent.

Mortgage applications down slightly as some consumers wait for another rate drop

A new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows a slight drop in mortgage application volume amid expectations of further mortgage rate reductions.

Wallethub: Massachusetts has among the most COVID-19 restrictions in the nation

A new report from the financial website Wallethub ranks each state on COVID-19 restrictions.

Real Estrange: If walls could talk

Maxine Davis Phillips and Steve Phillips spent $32 million renovating the Georgian-style home, which is on the grounds of a former stop on the underground railroad and later served as home to a group of Franciscan friars.

iBuyer activity down 88% in Q2

The biggest players in the iBuyer market closed up shop at the beginning of the pandemic, and a new report shows the numbers.

New report highlights down payment programs to assist first-time buyers

More than 2,000 down payment and closing cost assistance programs are available to help eligible buyers, according to the latest 2020 Homeownership Program Index.

CoreLogic: Foreclosures could double by 2022

Serious delinquencies are expected to rise — particularly among lower-income households, small business owners and for those working in sectors hard hit by the pandemic.

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