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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.

Unemployment down in August, but long-term damage continues

The U.S. economy added 1.4 million new jobs in August, but one economist warns that permanent job losses are a bigger problem.

Gender pay gap in commercial real estate grows to ‘staggering’ levels

This year’s release of the CREW Network’s benchmark study shows some backsliding in the industry, though there were a few bright spots as well.

CDC imposes eviction moratorium through 2020

Real estate industry associations oppose the decision and are calling on Congress to provide rental assistance to housing providers.

Boston is top destination for buyers leaving New York City

New Yorkers eager to move on are set their sights on Boston, according to a new report from Redfin.

RESAAS and QuestCap to sell FDA-approved COVID-19 antibody tests to Realtors

Two companies have partnered to offer rapid COVID-19 tests to Realtors in North America.

Real Estrange: Home on the range is a castle

Moat? Drawbridge? Turret? It’s a castle alright. But, unlike most others you’ll find in Europe, this one is equipped with its own bowling alley.

NAR, NAHB shift 2020 lobbying efforts in response to COVID-19

The National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders are both backing candidates for congressional seats across the country and advocating for issues such as ramping up production of affordable housing and reversing widespread unemployment.

Boston falls behind nation with 1.2% decrease in prices

Luxury home prices listed on Redfin rose 1.2% in early summer, according to a new report.

Melrose and Worcester make list of hottest ZIP codes in 2020

Millennials leaving downtown for affordability and space to raise family, Realtor.com report shows.

Best. Month. Ever. July home sales beat out 2019 by nearly 9%

Nationwide, the rebound is in full swing with sales experiencing their best month in the history of RE/MAX’s National Housing Report.

MAR: July single-family home sales beat out 2019

July single-family home sales eclipse 2019 numbers for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.

Builder confidence reaches record high in August

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is looking good, but could lumber prices stall the growth?

Another great month for Cape Cod real estate

It’s been a good summer for Cape Cod real estate and the news just keeps getting better. “We’re seeing more sales, but more notably, more sales for higher priced homes than we ever have,” according to Ryan Castle, Chief Executive Officer of the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors.

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