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Rent increases down in Boston in April

A new report that rent is still rising, but by much less in most cities, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

Despite pandemic, new homes are selling

Data shows sales of new construction single-family homes rose slightly in April while price growth continues, albeit slowly.

Going where no one has gone before

This “Star Trek”-themed movie room is decked out to imitate the bridge of the Starship Enterprise. Beam us up, Scotty.

Hispanic homeownership reached historic highs before COVID-19. What now?

Amongst the current pandemic, the real estate market has been at an all-time low, but how are individual communities affected?

Boston named hottest city for bidding wars

Good news for sellers: Homes on the market under $1 million are receiving multiple offers in desirable cities.

Existing-home sales drop 17.8% in April, but first-timers are coming back

Coronavirus lockdowns disrupted sales in April, but the data shows an increase in new homebuyers.

Lenders expect recovery to pick up steam by end of 2020

Economists with the Mortgage Bankers Association predict mortgage rates will remain low for the next couple of years, though there is at least one scenario under which they could rise more quickly.

Cape Cod home sales down, but interest returning through online searches

Barnstable County home sales took a hit in April along with the rest of the country, but interest remains high.

Builder confidence rose nationally in May, but still down in the Northwest

Builders are feeling more confident this month, a sign that the new-home market may have already hit bottom.

Redfin: Over half of big-city dwellers working from home want out

More than half of those working remotely said they would leave the city if they didn’t have to go into an office.

Buyer demand remains strong despite pandemic, says new report

RE/MAX’s recently released National Housing Report points to resiliency of market amidst coronavirus and economic concerns.

Real Estrange: Westworld reimagined

Get a taste of the Wild West with Palazzo Lavaca, a 6,750-square-foot residence and event space in Austin, Texas, on the market for $4.95 million.

Are Boston’s opportunity zones living up to the hype?

New data looks at how prices in these areas have increased — or sometimes decreased — over time.

The worst is over, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun

Speaking at NAR’s recent Residential Economic Issues and Trends forum, NAR’s Lawrence Yun said economic recovery is around the corner.

Boston area agents and teams make Top 250 Latino Agents list

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals released its Top 250 Latino Agents Report, recognizing the best Latino agents in the business. How did Atlanta do?

Top Agent Network files antitrust lawsuit against NAR

California-based broker platform Top Agent Network has sued NAR over the pocket listing rule that went into effect this month.

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