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Northeast boasts ninth consecutive month of growth in showing activity

ShowingTime’s index points to consistently growing demand for listings in the Northeast, signaling a competitive spring housing market is in the works.

December capped 8 consecutive years of price growth

Does this mark the end of a deceleration trend, or is it a temporary blip?

VA loan limits went away in 2020: Here’s what that means

A new law is making it even easier for veterans to become homeowners.

Existing home sales down slightly across the U.S., but not in Boston

NAR’s latest report shows first-time homebuyers are stepping back into the market.

Single-family housing starts plunge in the Northeast but continue long-term upward trend

Economist are optimistic about housing construction, despite a month-over-month dip of 5.9 percent nationwide.

Clients looking to buy a home in Boston? New study shows they’ve got their work cut out for them

Realtor.com identified the Boston metro area as one of the most difficult places in the country to buy a home due to a lack of inventory.

NAACP and NAREB announce partnership to increase black homeownership

The two organizations joined together to provide members the resources and tools that will help more African Americans purchase homes.

The commute factor: Why it’s become the ultimate deal breaker for buyers

Here’s why commutes matter more, even though we’re commuting less than ever.

Could Boston ban broker fees like New York?

Boston mayor creates working group to review the practice of charging broker fees to renters.

She wants a walk-in; he wants a man cave: How to help quarreling couples during the home buying or selling process

A new Zillow study shows that a majority of couples fight during the home buying or selling process. Here’s what to look out for.

Inventory shortage blues: Massachusetts buyers worried about finding a home

MAR released an optimistic pending sales report but noted that buyers and sellers are feeling frustrated by the consequences of the housing shortage.

Women rank Boston 3rd best city for dating

Single buyers have been on the rise in recent years, which is why the dating scene in Boston is an important one for agents to keep an eye on.

Boston home prices up 4.9 percent for Q4 2019

There was no quarter in 2019 when metro prices didn’t increase, posing challenges for potential buyers, according to NAR.

Boston bidding wars expected to continue through 2020

The percentage of U.S. homes that sold for more than their list price in 2019 fell to 19.9 percent. Find out the percentage in Boston.

Boston makes top 10 most walkable cities list

A new report by Redfin company Walk Score ranks large U.S. cities by walkability. See how Boston did.

NAR Policy Forum: Over a third of Americans cost burdened by lack of affordable housing

Speakers at the NAR Policy Forum on affordable housing highlight hurdles and solutions to affordable housing shortage.

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