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Real Estate in Brief: CoreLogic Home Price Index reveals home prices increase and more

The latest Home Price Index from CoreLogic reveals that U.S. home prices increased for the seventh consecutive month in February, up 6.7 percent from February 2017 and 1 percent from January 2018. CoreLogic’s HPI Forecast predicts that U.S. home prices

Rising interest rates and home prices hit home-searching millennials hardest

Interest rates and prices are steadily rising across the housing market, leaving millennials are more likely than their generational counterparts to change the type of homes they’re willing to purchase. According to data found from a survey conducted by

Multigenerational households gain popularity in the US

The percentage of Americans living in multigenerational households is at its highest since the 1950s. Using data from 2016, Pew Research Center estimated that 64 million people — or 20 percent of the U.S. population — live in a house

NAR unveils new ‘multi-dimensional’ look

After 45 years, the National Association of Realtors’ familiar logo is on the way out in favor of a refreshed new look that the organization hopes symbolizes its focus on the future. The new logo — featuring a 3-D

How agents succeed in the luxury specialty

Real estate agents in Boston have seen the luxury market grow from one that was always competitive nationally to a global market attracting wealthy international buyers willing to pay prices like those seen in New York and San Francisco.

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Potential ferry launch, Amazon progress and more

A new ferry from Lovejoy Wharf near North Station to Seaport could take to the water in the fall in an effort to reduce street congestion and ease commutes, the Boston Herald reported. A group of private companies and

Listing descriptions can increase sales price by up to 29 percent

When looking for a new home, many buyers have specific amenities and features on their wishlists, ranging anywhere from state-of-the-art kitchen appliances to solar panels and other green features. These amenities aren’t just important for buyers — they can

Lack of new-home sales fuels amped-up spring competition

Buyers can expect the coming months to be the most competitive buying season in years, largely because not enough new homes were sold this winter to quell the demand, according to a new report from realtor.com. About 618,000 newly constructed

How different generations rely on agents during homebuying process

Of all the tools available to potential homebuyers, members of the millennial and baby boomer generations cite their real estate agent as their most-relied upon resource while searching for a new home, according to a recent survey by Owners.com.

MLS Grid officially launches new service to unify MLS feeds

MLS Grid, a platform that allows real estate brokers and their vendors access data from multiple listing services free of typical barriers, recently made its debut in Chicago with plans to expand nationwide. Now, more than 200,000 real estate

Late spring is prime time to sell home

The spring housing market is expected to be one of the most competitive in years, making it a seller’s market across the country. But that’s not the only reason why homeowners who have been considering selling should do so

RE/MAX Leading Edge launches new insurance company

Massachusetts’ RE/MAX Leading Edge now provides insurance services via a new entity, Leading Edge Insurance LLC. Made through a cooperation with Scotti Insurance Agency, the entity is a full-service insurance agency that aims to provide local residents and businesses

HUD marks the 50th anniversary of Fair Housing Act amid controversy

On April 11, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will mark the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. However, some of HUD’s recent actions have received a significant amount

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Real Estate in Brief: REAL Trends reveals nation’s largest brokerages, rents spike and more

REAL Trends, a real estate brokerage news source, recently released its 2017 REAL Trends 500, a ranking of the nation’s leading residential real estate brokerage firms. NRT LLC sits atop the list as the largest residential brokerage company in the country, with 346,942

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NAR 2019 budget proposal includes larger focus on political efforts

The National Association of Realtors has released its 2019 budget plan, which includes approximately $35 million in new programming. The plan — dubbed the S.M.A.R.T. Initiatives: Strategic Measures Advancing Realtors to Tomorrow — will increase dues for each of

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Despite winter thaw, Boston’s market was on fire in March

With rising temperatures and continued lack of inventory, this year’s spring homebuying season is expected to be one of the most competitive yet. Especially thirsty are buyers who have been shut out of the market in recent years, and