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Real Estrange: Getting away from it all

Your only neighbors will be “the elk and deer and the stars at night,” according to the $1.495 million listing.

NAHB to President Trump: Skyrocketing lumber prices threaten the economy

With lumber prices through the roof, the NAHB is asking the federal government to step in and help.

Boston real estate recovery among the best in the nation

New listings back above pre-COVID-19 levels nationwide but still down from the previous year, according to realtor.com.

Bigger is better in coronavirus era, but buyers also want affordable

Homebuyers in Boston want homes over condos and bigger is better.

Boston has most equity-rich homes in the Northeast

ATTOM Data Solutions’ report of increased equity in residences across the country could be good news for the nation’s ability to absorb potential wave of foreclosures.

Real Estrange: Frank Lloyd round

This 2,553-square-foot home in Phoenix is not a piece of history solely because it was designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, but also because it was designed for Wright’s own son and daughter-in-law, David and Gladys Wright.

Unemployment drops again, but long road to recovery remains

Nearly two million jobs were restored in July, as the economy struggles to return to pre-pandemic levels.

August is the new May for peak home sales

Peak homebuying season has shifted to the end of summer, according to realtor.com.

Foreign homebuying drops 5%

Foreign investors have taken pause when it comes to buying U.S. residential real estate, but better opportunities may be around the corner, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Real Estrange: Housing with a pioneer spirit

This fully functional 2-bedroom, historic log cabin, built circa 1927-1929 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, would make Abe Lincoln proud.

Economists predict rally after deep Q2 dive

The U.S. economy suffered a titanic plunge in the second quarter, although economic activity is expected to increase in the third quarter.

Report finds rise in consumer finance complaints during pandemic

LendEDU finds 44% increase in complaints compared to previous year

Boston ranked 7th most expensive city for housing

RealtyHop asks whether homeownership is affordable for the average family? See how Boston did.

Two months in a row for improved pending home sales

Contract activity up over last year “remarkable,” according to NAR chief economist.

Consumer confidence takes hit from COVID-19 resurgence

Optimism is waning across the country, especially in states where the coronavirus is spiking, according to a new report.

1031 exchanges back on the chopping block in 2020 election

As the presidential election season moves into full swing, a popular tax mechanism for real estate investors has found its way into the crosshairs.

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