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Positive jobs report tempered by two concerns

Jobs are up, unemployment is steady, but wages barely budged and construction job growth was weak.

Want to buy a house in Boston? Here’s how much you’ll need for a down payment

Realtor.com releases down payment analysis, showing disparity in cost between major metro areas.

How’s the market? Depends on who — and where — you ask

Is it a good time to buy? Good time to sell? What’s happening with the economy? The answers to these questions change in relation to how much money you earn, where you live and how old you are.

Why Americans are determined to purchase, despite rising prices

More good news for the 2020 housing market: Year-over-year, Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index was up 8.2 points in December.

Home prices are rising across the country, but in Boston the market is deemed stable

The CoreLogic HPI Forecast indicates U.S. price index will reach 5.3 percent by November 2020

A model for membership

How associations are evolving to meet Realtors’ needs in a changing industry

YPNs bring fresh faces to association

Young Professional networks in Boston bridge the gap for new Realtors.

Boston annual home price gains up 3.4 percent

S&P Dow Jones Indices director calls price gains data reassuring.

Pending home sales bounce back, though activity is down in the Northeast

After a slowdown in October, contract signings were up 1.2 percent in November, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Robots expected to overtake humans in construction by 2025

As contractors face tighter schedules and a shrinking pool of qualified people, they are turning to autonomous workers to solve their problems.

Home sales up in the Northeast

Sales still choppy with low inventory levels, but economy performing well, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun

The solution to the affordability crisis is right in our backyards, says a new report

Relaxed zoning could create millions of new homes in America’s single-family neighborhoods, according to a new report from Zillow.

Median home prices in Boston double in a decade

RENTCafé gives a snapshot of the big changes in housing over the last 10 years.

Is home construction finally making a rebound?

Single-family construction is currently at a post-recession high, indicating future growth ahead.

What you need to know about Airbnb in Boston

Short-term rentals have gotten a bad rap in some circles, though according to a recent study, they’re not the contributing cause for the increase in American housing costs. Here are some important factors for real estate professionals to be aware when entering this business niche.

To brand or not to brand? Google has the answer

The tech giant shares exclusive data with Agent Publishing on how paid ads can provide a back door to your listings.