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Massachusetts Association of Realtors: Expect an ‘energized’ market this summer

Sellers getting back into the market are discovering a lot of activity and buyers, according to MAR President Kurt Thompson.

Real Estrange: Erin go green

A wood stove heats the structure, and residents rely on a rainwater collection system for even greater self-sufficiency.

As states reopen, Boston home sales jump in June

Inventory hits a record low in June, according to RE/MAX, which reports that nationwide the supply is now under two months.

Zillow: Strong home prices could be cooling

Those who jumped into the market in the spring were rewarded, and their success could attract more sellers.

If 6 feet apart isn’t enough …

Listed at $294,000, the historic 1894 Wolf Trap Lighthouse includes a picturesque 0.68-acre lot on the shore of Horn Harbor in Port Haywood, Virginia, for easy access (as long as you have a boat).

It’s a seller’s market, according to HomeLight report

Nearly half of all agents report their business was growing in June, according to a new HomeLight report.

Is real estate recovering? Most Realtors say yes

Nearly a third of NAR members told the association they’re prepared for a second wave of the novel coronavirus.

Boston high-end listings up slightly in June

Zillow: Now could be a good time to trade up on luxury homes.

Real Estrange: Nightclub is the new ballroom

This historic landmark contains a ballroom that’s been turned into a super-chic nightclub. The 9-bedroom, 7.5-bath home, listed at $21.8 million, was inspired by a small château on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles in France.

Unemployment fell in June, but coronavirus setbacks in some states may slow rebound

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a drop in unemployment claims in June, as the country added nearly five million jobs. But economists warn a rebound in coronavirus cases could result in another labor shock.

Real Estrange: Hill Country architect’s delight

The home will dazzle residents and visitors alike with unique details such as its kitchen wall made of lichen-speckled tree bark and kitchen island topped with white macaubas quartzite.

New construction sales numbers rose 16.6% in May, amid growing builder sentiment

Despite record-breaking unemployment, sales of newly built single-family homes rose in May, as builders rushed to meet pent-up demand and flight to suburbs.

Tech helps make Boston real estate recovery leader

“Markets with stronger job creation pre-COVID are proving to have the crucial edge for real estate activity, particularly those with a strong technology sector.” — Javier Vivas, director of economic research for Realtor.com

Sales fell again in May; strong rebound around the corner, says NAR

While existing-home sales were down again, the National Association of Realtors predicts a post-lockdown boom that will surpass 2019 sales figures.

Call it the coronavirus effect: Young adults are moving back home

Roughly 2.7 million U.S. adults moved in with a parent or grandparent in March and April as the coronavirus pandemic spread, potentially costing landlords hundreds of millions of dollars in monthly rent payments and casting doubt on the future of young workers in particular.

Real Estrange: Oh, Canada!

No wonder the location of this 2-bedroom home on Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada, is one of Lonely Planet’s No. 1 destinations.

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