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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.

GBAR: ‘Now could be the time to buy a downtown condo’

“In fact, we may be looking at one of the best buying opportunities in Boston since the last recession.” — GBAR President Jason Gell

Dome home hits the market

The so-called Vermont Earth Home, designed and built by architect Bob Chappelle, looks like something out of “The Lord of the Rings.”

Massachusetts claims four top ranks in most expensive U.S. zip codes in 2020

Four top ranking most expensive zip codes belong to Massachusetts, with zips in Nantucket, Wellesley Hills, Beacon Hill, and Weston.

NAR reaches agreement with Department of Justice

The complaint, filed by the Department of Justice on Nov. 19, alleges that the organization’s practices and policies are anti-competitive.

Is 2020 really the year of the suburb?

2020 has seen much speculation that COVID-19 is driving households away from cities to lower density places in the suburbs. RCLCO looks at whether 2020 is indeed the year of the suburbs.

Housing market rebound sets stage for 2021

The boost from loosening credit, along with rising house-buying power, equity and household formation, was strong enough to overcome the negative impact on housing market potential from the increase in tenure length so far in 2020, says Chief Economist Mark Fleming.

MAR opposes eviction moratoria, rent control budget amendments

MAR recently published an update on its legislative initiatives and noted that it is advocating on a number of budget amendments, several of which aim to impose sales taxes on homes.

Housing starts up, but will it last?

A new report has good news for housing construction, but will it hold through next year?

Caldwell luxury apartments opens doors to residents

Luxury apartment community, Caldwell, a 10-story mid-rise at 34 Munroe Street, in Lynn, is now accepting residents on its second, third and fourth floors and pre-leasing its upper floors.

Realogy Franchise Group names new president and CEO

She will oversee the franchise operations of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, CENTURY 21 and ERA. Yannaccone also will lead the company’s efforts in the franchise and owned operations of Sotheby’s International Realty and Corcoran.

Saving for a down payment in Massachusetts is no small affair, according to a new report

Where is the best state to save for a down payment? See how Massachusetts did in a new report

B&B or a family retreat?

The owners of this 13-bedroom B&B in Hatfield, Massachusetts put it on the market for $1.15 million, but they are willing to sell the property separate from the business.

NAR board OKs hate speech rule

Realtors who use harassing or hate speech could face fines by the National Association of Realtors, according to a proposal approved by the NAR Board of Directors at its 2020 Realtors Conference & Expo.