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MAR warns agents of new texting-while-driving law

Agents caught driving while using cell phones could face fines up to $500.

This time, it’s housing: Here’s where the democratic candidates stand

It’s go time for the remaining candidates in the Democratic primaries. Where do they stand on real estate issues? We took at look at some of their position.

NAR seeks HUD approval on affordable housing policy proposals

The National Association of Realtors once again asked the Department of Housing and Urban Development to consider its series of proposals that address the affordable housing crisis.

Zumper: Rents down in Boston

Rents up slightly nationwide in February. Find out where Boston ranked.

Millennial homeownership rates are rising . . . and in a cruel twist, so are prices

There’s no end in sight to the affordability issue, according to a recent report from CoreLogic.

Black homeownership rate up for second consecutive quarter

The U.S. Census Bureau report appears to show a trend in the rate of black homeownership.

2020 Truth About Agents survey results

Our annual reader survey issue celebrates the diversity of our audience and highlights the on-the-ground experience of agents and brokers.

Agent Survey: Teams

Our Truth About Agents survey found that 24 percent of readers are part of a team.

Agent Survey: Agents on training

Our Truth About Agents survey found that 31 percent of our readership wants more training in technology.

Agent survey: Clients

Our Truth About Agents survey found that 37 percent of readers said the majority of their clients are millennials.

Agent survey: Income

Our Truth About Agents survey found that 47 percent of our readers made more money in 2019 than they did the previous year.

Agent survey: Demographics and career

Our Truth About Agents survey found that 41 percent of our readers are under the age of 55.

Agent survey: Marketing

Our Truth About Agents survey found that 56 of readers say their biggest challenge next year will generating enough high-quality leads.

Agent survey: Managing brokers on training and recruitment

Our Truth About Agents survey found that 64 percent of our agent readership is female.

Census reports significant dip in international migration, though Massachusetts is still competitive

Massachusetts has seen a decrease in net international migration since the start of the decade but remains an attractive destination for Chinese buyers.

First-time homebuyers reign supreme in Massachusetts

Buyers not dissuaded by high prices and dwindling housing stock, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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