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As 2018 approaches, experts at Zillow predict the migration of urban-based millennials to the suburbs, where first-time home buyers will benefit from an expected increase in the new construction of entry-level homes. Millennials who have typically favored urban living
With home prices on the rise, average monthly mortgage payments have seen even larger increases over last year. According to a CoreLogic study, the typical mortgage payment for homeowners has risen 10 percentage points in 2017, with a projected
For years, Allston-Brighton has been the hip epicenter of college life in Boston, with proximity to Boston College, Boston University and a new Harvard University campus that’s set to open in 2020. The neighborhoods have every marking of a
No matter who you are or what you believe in, your own seemingly-insignificant preferences shed some light on the type of home you prefer. Whether you’re a single woman with a dog or a dad who is glued to
We’ve seen it happen before. First we were introduced to Airbnb, an online marketplace that allows its users to book housing accommodations from a phone, tablet or computer. One year later, Uber burst onto the scene, and pedestrians everywhere
A recent study of housing affordability in North America put Boston in the top 10 most expensive cities. The city came in No. 7 in the analysis from Point 2 Homes, which measured cities’ median multiple — the median
Renters who are looking for a new place to live now have another option to find their next home: Facebook. The social media network announced its partnership with Apartment List and Zumper to add available rental units to Facebook
With continually rising prices and cutthroat competition for the country’s limited home inventory, many are having flashbacks to the housing market crash of 2007, which sent the entire economy into a tailspin for years. However, a recent analysis from
As millennials get older, they’re trading in their train passes for minivans as they head for the suburbs, this according to National Real Estate Investor’s survey of suburban areas with the best potential for millennial population growth. Thanks
Real estate is becoming an increasingly competitive field, with new technologies coming constantly changing the industry. However, sometimes the best edge for agents is simply knowing the ins-and-outs of neighborhoods so you can position yourself as an expert when
There’s been no shortage of news about increasing home prices and low housing inventory around the country, but one thing there definitely has been a shortage of is affordable housing. And according to industry experts, that shortage could get
The top four biggest sales in the Boston area were actually in Boston proper, which, according to the Boston Globe, is a rarity itself. What’s more, three of the four were in the same building: The Lucas, which is
Although home prices are on the rise across the country, affordability has actually increased since July, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor from Black Knight. According to the report, only 21.4 percent of the median income is needed to purchase
More and more customers may be heading online to purchase mortgages, but overall satisfaction with electronic mortgage processes is majorly declining, according to J.D. Power’s 2017 U.S. Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study. According to the study, individuals find online
Compass, a real estate technology startup, announced that it has raised $100 million during the Series E investment round, which it will use to expand to every major city within the United States. The company is now valued at $108
After starting a petition for Congress to reauthorize the federal Flood Reform Act in August, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently decided to double down on its efforts to ensure the bill remains in place. This Monday, NAR penned
