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What you need to know when NAR’s new rules start Aug. 17

There are some nuances in NAR’s lawsuit settlement that are important to know for buyer’s agents, seller’s agents or clients

Average mortgage rate drops to lowest level in more than a year

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped more than a quarter point since last week.

Gov. Healey signs $5.1B Affordable Homes Act into law

The law paves the way for the production, preservation and rehabilitation of more than 65,000 homes across the state over the next five years.

Survey Results: What’s driving the second homes market?

We asked, you answered! Here’s what local real estate agents and brokers say are the factors driving the second home market in Massachusetts.

Boston planning chief Arthur Jemison steps down

A little more than two years after taking the helm as Boston’s planning chief, Arthur Jemison is leaving his position.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Housing inventory grows, days on market remain flat

Meanwhile, housing starts, existing sales dipped last month

Two Massachusetts cities among 20 hottest summer housing markets

Two Massachusetts cities are among the top 20 hottest summer housing markets, according to a new report.

Merrit joins ERA Key’s Chelmsford Office

Russell J. Merritt of Methuen has joined ERA Key Realty Services’ Chelmsford office as a Realtor.

This for-sale New Orleans mansion was owned by Nicolas Cage

In addition to all the local lore, the LaLaurie Mansion features eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. 

Pending home sales regain upward momentum in June 

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month. 

Daniel Manginelli to lead in-house coaching for Rate

Rate, formerly known as Guaranteed Rate, has appointed Daniel Manginelli to lead its nationwide sales coaching program: Success Coaching Solutions.

Massachusetts has best school systems in the US

For the third year in a row, Massachusetts has the best school systems in the nation, according to WalletHub’s 2024 States with the Best & Worst School Systems report.

A $2.6 million treehouse in Washington state

Camp out under the stars in style in this two-bedroom, two-bathroom luxury treehouse on Orcas Island in northern Washington.

Two projects to bring hundreds of new residences to Fenway area

Two new development projects will bring more than 400 new housing units to the Fenway area.

Massachusetts city makes Fortune’s Best Places to Live list

Fortune analyzed more than 2,000 cities across 200 data categories, assessing livability, financial health, resources for aging adults, education and wellness.

Housing data still leans in favor of sellers, REALTORS® Confidence Index shows

Just 13% of respondents expect an increase in buyer traffic in the next three months.

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