A new Zillow analysis found that women with a newborn searched for homes in a market where houses cost $11,500 less than their previous market, undetermined of whether they moved with a partner or family member. For some, this transfer between markets

Generation Z is just starting to come into adulthood, but they are already preparing for homeownership, according to a realtor.com survey. The study found that members of Gen Z, currently age 18 to 24, who are interested purchasing a home are two times

With the midterm elections resulting in a split Congress, many national housing and finance organizations expressed cautious optimism for the future — though several key issues remain in question as 2018 draws to an end. The Center for Responsible

John Smaby was installed as 2019 president of NAR during the 2018 Realtors Conference & Expo. Smaby was the 2018 president-elect and the 2017 first vice president. Smaby has also held numerous positions nationally and with Minnesota Realtors, where

Engel & Völkers partnered with Researchscape in a study surveying millennials on their definitions of luxury, examining factors that impact their purchasing habits and how brands and real estate professionals can appeal to this demographic of wealthy youth. The report was titled “Meet HENRY: Influencing The Next Generation

The National Association of Realtors hosted its annual Realtors Conference and Expo in Boston last weekend, packed with four days full of keynote addresses by the likes of Mark Wahlberg, panel discussions, workshops and much more. For those who

Boston’s housing market has been as competitive as ever in recent years, not only for buyers and sellers, but for the real estate agents, loan officers and other professionals who support them. Mortgage lenders in particular are feeling the

Instances of mortgage fraud risk grew 12.4 percent since last year, according to CoreLogic’s Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index. Approximately one in 109 applications, or 0.92 percent, of all mortgage applications contained indications of fraud. This is up from

Heading into the end of a year filled with volatility, the mortgage lending industry continues to look at its present and future performance as a glass half-empty. According to the latest Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey by Fannie Mae, the

Hines, the Houston-based development firm that has been trying to establish a major complex on top of South Station, has been granted an additional six-month extension for negotiations. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority gave the developers until April 30,

The amount of third quarter spending on lobbyist is at a record high since 2010 with $2.6 billion spent and the National Association of Realtors is one of the top spenders. The total amount of money expended is up by approximately $30

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate recently acquired the largest independent brokerage in Cambridge, ePlace Real Estate. Under the leadership of Bill Scott and Denise Price, the ePlace team of 35 agents cleared nearly $75 million in sales volume

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index grew 5.8 percent in August, slowing slightly from the 6.0 percent gain seen in July. The 10-City composite is up 5.1 percent, while the 20-city composite grew 5.5 percent. On a

Realtor.com’s annual Haunted Real Estate Report found that millennials are more willing than any other generation to sleep with what goes bump in the night, for a small bonus. According to the 2018 survey, one in three respondents, specifically millennials, were willing

While home price growth has slowed, many are still unable to afford a home in some of America’s biggest cities. But Realtor.com may have a few suggestions. In a recently published survey, Realtor.com listed the best neighborhoods to find

Home sales reports from state and local Realtor associations concluded that the markets of both Boston and Massachusetts in general underperformed on sheer sales volume, although prices remained strong. Last month, single-family sales in the Greater Boston area were