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Boston suburb ranks high for big city feel

The suburbs are becoming more alluring to residents of major cities as the COVID-19 pandemic continues into autumn.

Boston is a top city for commercial-to-apartment conversions

See how Boston compares to other cities when it comes to apartment conversions.

Wright house, right price

This 5-bedroom, 3-bath home is marketed by Coldwell Banker Realty as a “retreat from the chaos of city living” and a “chance to own a piece of American history.”

Boston homebuyers faced higher prices, lower inventory in September

This year, buyers encountered a 21% decrease in listings from the beginning of 2020, along with a 17% price increase to about $20,000 more than anticipated.

Derek Jeter’s Tampa mansion, currently occupied by Tom Brady, hits the market for $29M

The former New England Patriot quarterback took his Brookline home off the market in May after dropping the price to $33.9 million.

Construction employment up in latest jobs report, though still below pre-pandemic levels

The U.S. economy has recovered approximately half of the 22 million jobs lost during the height of the pandemic, according to the Labor Department.

NAR helps secure federal funds for transportation, flooding

It was a hard-fought effort to procure federal funds in the middle of a recession, but NAR announced that the president is poised to sign a bill that provides money for road projects and flooding.

Boston homebuyers rush to the suburbs

“Based on the rising popularity of the burbs, some buyers might think they can catch a break by searching in the city, but unfortunately that’s not the case,” realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale said.

@properties rolls out national franchise program

The Chicago-based brokerage is taking it to the next level by going national.

Catholicism meets Mediterranean

This 2,544-square-foot, 1-bedroom former house of the holy in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, is featured on uniquefinds.com for $274,900.

Home price increase doubles pre-pandemic rate

It was another week of firsts with the increase in home prices more than doubling the rate recorded in January 2020.

Who’s doing better in home sales, liberals or conservatives?

A new report by Redfin shows counties of both political stripes are benefiting from a booming real estate market. See how the numbers break down.

Civil rights group sues to halt CDC eviction moratorium

The lawsuit also argues that the feds are commandeering state courts and officers to implement an unconstitutional federal law.

Real Estrange: School’s out forever

Clients not ready to buy? UWM officials say they’re willing to lease it, too.

Coldwell Banker announces national partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Highlighting the value of home, Coldwell Banker recently launched a new program to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its programs.

Guaranteed Rate’s Shant Banosian shatters record, topping $1B in loans

It’s a record-breaking year for a lender that’s accustomed to breaking records. Congratulations to Shant Banosian for funding over $1 billion home loans in under a year.