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Boston home sales prices reach record high in April

The median sales price of a home in Boston edged up to a record high of $612,000 in April 2018, according to the Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR). The number of new listings on the market has risen and

Real Estate in Brief: Zillow lawsuit dropped, home flipping on the rise and more

A class-action lawsuit that charged Zillow with deceptive business practices designed to mislead consumers has been dropped. A Federal district court has dismissed the lawsuit last week. The lawsuit claims that Zestimates, Zillow’s algorithm-based property estimate tool, are commonly inaccurate as

What neighborhood is that property really in? New map settles debate

When it comes to real estate, neighborhood matters. But the face of Boston’s neighborhoods has changed over time due to annexation, infill and new development. Neighborhood boundaries are often hotly debated, as a municipality, the federal government and local

What $200,000 will get you around America

It’s no secret that some cities compared to others have larger asking prices for smaller spaces. PropertyShark wanted to test the logic and figure out what a homebuyer can get for their money in cities around the United States.

Green Line expansion gets major funding boost from state

Massachusetts transportation officials are planning a $17.2 billion capital projects program within the next five years. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will receive $8 billion of the proposed amount, money that will be spent to improve public and

4 highlights from the Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

The annual Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo took place last week in Washington D.C. and covered a variety of topics impacting the real estate industry. Couldn’t make it to D.C. for the event? We share some of the

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The best high schools in the Boston area

The majority of Massachusetts’ best schools are in the Boston area, according to the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. The state’s best school is Boston Latin School, a public school in the heart of

This Week In Boston Real Estate: Tiny backyard homes, futuristic furniture and more

A “plugin house” has been sitting outside Boston City Hall to show residents the future of affordable housing. Now, the city is asking residents how it would feel about allowing such miniature homes to be erected in existing backyards.

Homeowners expected to spend tax returns on larger homes

With the latest tax plan that is expected to give Americans a larger tax return, many plan to spend their tax cuts on larger houses and home renovations in 2018, according to a new report from Zillow. Zillow estimates

NAR: Home sales expected to increase in 2018 despite housing shortage

Home sales across America are expected to continue rising throughout 2018 thanks to the nation’s stronger economy. The National Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicted the increase in sales during his 2018 mid year forecast. According to

Boston ranked among the top 10 most bikeable cities in U.S.

Boston earned a spot on the list of the top 10 most bikeable cities in the U.S., according to Bike Score rankings by Redfin. A bike score is a tool used by Redfin company Walk Score that rates locations

Homebuyers with lower credit scores pay nearly $21,000 more in mortgage costs

                  Determining how much they could spend on a home was the most frequently named financing concern among a third of all U.S. buyers during the home buying process. A major

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Builders begin to refocus on entry-level homes

Low inventory is impacting home sales across the country and one of the categories that have been hardest hit are entry-level homes. However, according to the latest survey from Builder Online, builders are starting to hone in on starter

Luxury homes prices up nearly 8 percent in the first quarter

Luxury home prices rise nearly 8 percent to average sales price of $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2018, according to a new report from Redfin. An analysis of over 1,000 cities by Redfinindicates prices of the top five percent

Real Estate in Brief: Expected home appraisals at best level in three years, and more

In the past year, appraisals are more likely to be in line with, or even higher than, owners estimate. Appraised values were just 0.33 percent lower than what homeowners expected, according to National Quicken Loans Home Price Perception Index.

Single women buying twice as many homes as single men, study says

While the overwhelming majority of homebuyers are married couples, it is women who make up the larger share of sales among single people, according to the National Association of Realtors. Single women are the second-most common homebuyer, accounting for