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Amid rate cut, housing’s contribution to GDP remains strong

The Fed cuts interest rates while a Commerce Department report notes recent economic growth was driven in part by the real estate sector.

How low rates may be keeping the U.S. economy afloat

The latest Case-Shiller report shows growth.

Northeast holds steady on pending home sales

NAR economist urges developers to consider converting vacant office space, shopping malls to condos to relieve housing shortage.

Massachusetts in top five states for millennial millionaires

Millennials have surpassed baby boomers as the largest group of homebuyers in the U.S., and some of them have bigger budgets than you’d think.

Construction ramping up, but not enough to meet demand

Builder confidence is up, but housing supply is still an issue

Employee or independent contractor?

A lawsuit against Cervera Real Estate – and a new bill passed in California – raise the question of classification

Study: Undocumented immigrants don’t tank home prices

Research from Clever Real Estate shows no negative link between immigration and real estate sales prices.

Boston owners overvalue homes, but inch closer to appraisers’ opinions

Overall, home values made their largest monthly climb in five years, which means homeowners and appraisers are more likely to agree on market price.

Return of spot loans could reinvigorate condo market

October 15 is perhaps best known as the day tax extensions are due, but for condo buyers and their agents, it’s also the day that the new Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules on FHA loans for

Boston among the greenest cities in the country

Going into a deal with the right information on the environment can both give you a competitive advantage and help you answer tough questions from concerned consumers.

Ready to ramp up? 7 key action items from the Accelerate Summit

At Houston Agent’s Accelerate Conference, Jack Markham, of Constellation Real Estate Group, asks the question: “How are you going to compete, not just with the other people in this room, but with large companies and their technology?”

Making Moves: Sotheby’s VP wins realtor of the year and Robert Paul Properties names general sales manager

Gregory Kiely named Massachusetts Realtor of the Year and Robert Paul Properties hires Kelly Marie as general sales manager.

Boston benefits from ‘affordability and economic appeal’

UBS’s new housing bubble report says population growth and affordability are driving demand in the Boston housing market.

Three ways real estate is getting smarter

DLA Piper’s Global Real Estate Summit examines ways in which technology is disrupting the market.

Home sales poised for a rebound

Although all regions saw a boost, the biggest increases were in the West, according to NAR’s index

Boston ranked 8th fastest-growing housing markets

U.S. home prices grow for first time in 15 months

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