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Nearly half of Boston listings in bidding wars

More than half of Redfin listings (54%) experienced bidding wars in November, down only 4 percentage points from the previous month, according to the online broker’s new report.

Boston ranks 5th priciest luxury market in the U.S.

The flight of homeowners from large urban centers to the suburbs has unexpectedly begun to reshape residential real estate, but luxury property in large cities have also gotten a boost from the hot market.

NAR names Kinlin Grover agent Realtor Emeritus

Those who achieve the designation must have 40 years of membership and a year of service at the national association level

Notes from the underground

This quaint home in the rural town of Delavan, Illinois, might seem like your average ranch-style home at first glance, but that’s until you dig a little deeper.

Walkability now less important to Boston buyers

“Much of what makes walkable neighborhoods so desirable and valuable has been diminished this year.” — Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather

NAR summit predicts economic rebound, growth in housing prices in 2021

A panel of experts surveyed by the National Association of Realtors predicted that 2021 will bring a post-pandemic economic rebound, while housing prices are expected to climb.

Remote workers could continue to drive the post-pandemic market

A new report from Homes.com shows that prospective homebuyers are still waiting to see if they will work from home permanently.

NAR: Third of new Massachusetts residents from Florida

The report noted that the populations of large cities have declined the most during the pandemic.

Ground control to major fun

The listing has gotten a lot of attention for the swimming pool with a painting at the bottom depicting a Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie.

Job growth pace gets ‘coronavirus correction’

With winter upon us and coronavirus cases exploding, the latest jobs report marks five straight months of declining job growth.

Tom Brady mansion back on the market, but what’s the price?

What’s happening with the Brookline estate now?

High home prices and low inventory likely to persist in 2021

Homebuyers are likely to face higher prices and a continuing inventory crunch in 2021, First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming has predicted.

Boston home prices surge over October 2019

Home construction continued to surge across the nation, which reflected the projection that new homes will help moderate price growth over the next 12 months.

Massachusetts home sales remain vibrant in October

“Home sales are still booming in Massachusetts.” — MAR President Kurt Thompson

Rock and roll all night in this KISS mansion

Legendary rocker Gene Simmons recently put his 16,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom mansion in Laurel Canyon, California, on the market for $22 million.

Loan limit boost of 7.4% good for Boston buyers

This means homebuyers will be able to borrow up to the new level without triggering higher interest rates.