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Boston ranked 7th most expensive city for housing

RealtyHop asks whether homeownership is affordable for the average family? See how Boston did.

Two months in a row for improved pending home sales

Contract activity up over last year “remarkable,” according to NAR chief economist.

Consumer confidence takes hit from COVID-19 resurgence

Optimism is waning across the country, especially in states where the coronavirus is spiking, according to a new report.

1031 exchanges back on the chopping block in 2020 election

As the presidential election season moves into full swing, a popular tax mechanism for real estate investors has found its way into the crosshairs.

Newly pending sales in Boston jump 40% in mid-July

Zillow reports that homes typically went under contract in two weeks.

Real Estrange: Hitting the road at home

These 250-square-foot dwellings are a perfect fit for those with a minimalist lifestyle and a taste for the open road.

The new pandemic escapism is online home shopping

Now might be a good time for brokers to make sure their online assets are in order, according to a new report from Today.

NAHB pushes expanded relief to address housing priorities

In a letter sent to Congress, the National Association of Home Builders recently called for an expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program, rental assistance and other measures to rebuild the economy through support for the housing industry.

Realtor.com: Boston housing recovery continues

It’s still a seller’s market as buyers extend the spring shopping season into summer, according to Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale

New guide helps community associations navigate reopening during COVID-19

The Community Associations Institute has released detailed safety guidelines for homeowner associations grappling with how to reopen amidst pandemic concerns.

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.