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Guaranteed Rate Super Bowl ad inspires positivity

The ad is part of their national brand campaign, Believe You Will, which encourages the power of positive thinking and believing you can accomplish your goals.

CoreLogic: December home prices rise at fastest rate since 2014

  Affordability is fast becoming a concern in Boston and other housing markets as home prices soar amidst a continuing supply shortage spurred by low interest rates, according to the most recent edition of the CoreLogic Home Pricing Index. 

Waiting to buy in Boston could mean higher mortgage payments

Fence-sitters thinking of buying a home beware, says a new study from Zillow, which notes that waiting could mean a much higher mortgage payment down the road.

RPAC is always asking for money. Where do those dollars go?

As the political fundraising arm of the National Association of Realtors, RPAC solicits voluntary contributions from Realtors — more than $5 million during the 2018 election cycle. It uses those funds to help elect candidates across the political landscape who understand and support real estate interests — at all levels of government.

The 401 (k) of real estate: the 1031 like-kind exchange

There is a misconception that Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 like-kind-exchanges are a tool for the rich to dodge real-estate taxes.

Biden moves to reverse Trump housing policy

The order directs the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to reexamine Trump Administration changes to Obama-era fair housing rules.

New city portal tracks zoning appeals projects

It enables interested parties to conduct a quick search for all projects appealing a decision before the Zoning Board of Appeal.

Gibson Sotheby’s International reports $2.9B in 2020 sales

That’s up 16% from the previous year making the company one of a handful of independent brokerages to make such an accomplishment in 2020.

First-time Boston homebuyers face bidding wars from wealthy out-of-towners

The budget difference between locals and migrants is the 23rd highest in the nation, according to the report.

DACA members now eligible for FHA loans

CBC Mortgage Agency, a nationally chartered finance agency, applauded the decision, noting in a press release that 85% of individuals in the DACA program are Hispanic and account for over a third of CBCMA borrowers.

This ghost town museum could be yours

Located in the historic wild west town of Pearce, Arizona, the Soto Bros. and Renaud Store was opened in 1896 and restored in 2019.

Swanepoel names Ryan and Chris Raveis among most powerful real estate leaders

Chris and Ryan Raveis are moving up the the Swanepoel Power 200 list. See where they ranked this year.

RE/MAX: Home sales up 22%

It was the 5th best month of the year and outperformed most of 2019.

Budget bill eases zoning restrictions to spur development

MAR also successfully urged Baker to veto “Right of First Refusal” portion of the bill, which would allow tenants of a building to have the first option to purchase the property.

Apartment construction is booming in this Boston suburb

The flight to the suburbs has become a growing preference for buyers, but renters are also finding respite in the outskirts of larger metro areas. That could help continue to drive new construction of apartments in suburbs across the country, according to a new report from Rent Cafe.

Sales price up 10% in Boston

The decline of home mortgage interest rates is continuing to fuel homebuying demand in December, pushing the median home-sale price up 13% nationwide to $334,300, according to a new report from online broker Redfin.