Two events taking place on the same weekend, and in the same neighborhood of south Boston, speak to the complexity of the broader conversation around housing policy. The Boston Globe pointed out that these two meetings point to the two

There is no one-size-fits-all way to help people buy and sell homes. Depending on what stage of life they are in, the needs and preferences of the client will change entirely. Buying or selling a home can be a

In 2014, the City of Boston’s Housing Task Force and Mayor Marty Walsh unveiled a report detailing plans to bolster the city’s future housing stock. Based on new population projections and other trends, though, city officials announced Sept. 26

Pending home sales fell for the eighth straight month on an annual basis, according to the August report from the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index dropped 1.8 percent from July’s 106.1 to 104.2 in August,

A South Florida agent is suing NAR and Move, Inc. because of unsolicited text messages that she received through Realtor.com. In the class action lawsuit, Courtney Silverman alleges that “in their persistent efforts to advertise and solicit business, defendants,

Realtors across many states reported slower homebuying activity in August as the Realtors Buyer Traffic Index fell to 57 from 69 in August 2017, according to the August 2018 Realtors Confidence Index Survey. Homebuying activity in the country is

The cost of living in a home has outpaced the wage growth of the average U.S. citizen, and is becoming an urgent concern for millions. Apartment List found that housing affordability is a determining factor for the quality of life for

Sales of single-family homes and condo units around greater Boston grew in August compared to the same month a year ago. Home sales increased 3.3 percent to end the month at 1,679 units sold, at a median price of

According to HousingWire, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cracked down on a string of real estate websites allegedly targeting Section 8 renters, charging a weekly subscription fee for false rental listings. The FTC alleges that brothers and company owners Steven and Kevin (Kaveh) Shayan operated a set of

Although housing discrimination continues to be an issue for many in the LGBT+ community, more LGBT+ couples are buying homes. The National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP) put out its annual report looking at LGBT+

Cronin Development announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for its St. Regis Residences tower in the Seaport District will be held Oct. 1. Plans for the building include 22 floors and 114 luxury condo units, each with access to St.

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty announced it would expand into the Cape Cod market by bringing offices of oldCape Sotheby’s International Realty under its umbrella. Gibson Sotheby’s would assume ownership and branding of oldCape’s six offices around Barnstable County. Former

After four months of declines, existing-home sales stayed steady in August from July, according to the National Association of Realtors’ monthly report. “Strong gains in the Northeast and a moderate uptick in the Midwest helped to balance out any

Over the past decade, the market for second homes and online travel operations has transformed significantly. A survey by real estate adviser Savills and HomeAway found that recent buyers are prioritizing the purchasing of second vacation homes for financial benefits rather than

The latest survey of U.S. homebuilders by the National Association of Home Builders finds that confidence within the industry remains generally high despite some persistent headwinds. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for September remained unchanged from the

Liz Gehringer, tenured senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer of Realogy Holdings Corp., was named the new chief operating officer for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Gehringer will be working under Coldwell Banker president and CEO, Charlie Young, while overseeing the brand’s field