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NAR: Existing-home sales gain ground in May 

The median-sales price for an existing home rose 1.3% year over year to $422,800. 

A mail-order house from the Sears catalog

Judging by ads for the Alhambra model, the original buyers likely purchased their home for between $1,969 and $2,998.

Compass files federal antitrust lawsuit against Zillow

The lawsuit also claims that with Zillow, sellers don’t have control over how their properties are marketed, a sentiment that’s been a core tenet of anti-clear cooperation rhetoric over the past year.

Michael Harper affiliates with Coldwell Banker

He managed home, acreage and investment sales in Maine’s Mount Desert market before gaining international experience and finally relocating to Boston to specialize in residential real estate.

58 Kent St. luxury condos near completion

Designed by Concept Properties, the dwellings feature natural light, modern kitchens and valet garage parking.

Greystar acquires the Strata Malden

In 2021, the last time the property traded hands, it fetched $95,500,000.

Millionaires flocking to Boston and many are choosing to rent

“[A]ffluent individuals are increasingly drawn to the flexibility and amenity‑rich offerings of high‑end rental properties,” researchers said.

New-home construction drops in May 

Homebuilder sentiment recently reached its third-lowest level since 2012. 

Balance restored in Boston’s housing market?

Housing inventory boomed during the month of May even as high prices continued to break records, according to a report released by the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS.

US housing market exceeds one million active listings for first time since 2019

The U.S. housing market has exceeded one million active listings for the first time since the winter of 2019, according to Realtor.com’s May Monthly Housing Trends Report.

MAR: Massachusetts housing market sees ‘shift toward a healthier supply’ in May

“With the continued increase in new listings, it’s a positive sign for buyers struggling to
find their stride in the market,” said Sarah Gustafson.

Boston named America’s coolest city

From murals to hidden-gem eateries to a young population, Boston’s got all the qualities of a hip metro, a study from online gaming company Betway finds.

Newton Armory under construction, 43 units of housing promised

The collaboration between Metro West Collaborative Development and Civico Development aims to provide housing to the Newton area while maintaining historical elements of the building’s architecture.

NAHREP condemns ICE raids, urges protestors to remain peaceful

“NAHREP supports the human rights of all people living in the United States,” the association wrote. “These rights are preserved by the U.S. Constitution and include the right to due process.”

Affordable, eco-friendly multi-family housing in Cambridge

Designed with families in mind by developer Just a Start, 52 New Street features one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Four are wheelchair accessible, and two offer sensory modifications.

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Mortgage applications surge 12.5% on ‘looser housing inventory’ 

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the post-Memorial Day increase came despite economic uncertainty and largely static interest rates. 

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