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Pending home sales reverse course, decline in May

After steadily increasing for three straight months, pending home sales let up in May and declined year-over-year for the first time in almost two years, according to the latest analysis from NAR. The Pending Home Sales Index slid 3.7

Chestnut Hill among the nation’s 20 most exclusive housing markets

Chestnut Hill is one of the most exclusive housing markets in the country, according to a new analysis from HomeUnion. With an over $120,000 median household income placing in the 75 percentile and an average rent of around $4,000, Chestnut Hill has

Boston is one of the 10 greenest cities in America

Boston landed the No. 10 position for the greenest cities in America in a new ranking from realtor.com. The data collected each city’s parkland as a percentage of city area, air quality index, number of plots in community gardens, and farm-to table

27 million Baby Boomers are planning to move nationwide

According to Freddie Mac’s “55+ Survey,” Baby Boomers looking to move again in their lifetimes could have a substantial impact on the future of housing. The survey found that out of the 27 million Boomers looking to move, 13 percent plan

The secret to a higher sale: Paint color?

A new study from Zillow Digs found that homes with neutral colors sell for more money than those listed without such tones. For instance, yellow kitchens sold for $1,360 more than asking price, while white kitchens sold for $82

The Brexit factor: What it means for U.S. real estate

The United Kingdom became the first country ever to leave the European Union last week, and the decision is one to be felt the world over – including by the United State’s real estate market. In the immediate aftermath of

Boston home prices remain strong in new Case-Shiller Indices

The Greater Boston area continued its strong home price growth in 2016, according to the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. From March to April (the most recent month of available data), Greater Boston home prices grew 1.5 percent, while year-over-year

Greater Boston’s top 10 condo markets

Courtesy of the latest numbers from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors, our chart below details the top 10 condo markets in Boston in May, along with their median sales price and year-over-year changes. Area May Condo Sales Sales

Greater Boston housing market surges to new highs in May

The housing market of Greater Boston continued its sterling sales activity in the spring, according to the latest numbers from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors. For the second month in a row, both single-family homes and condos posted

NAR voices support for bills in favor of alternatives to FICO

  Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) expressed their support for two bills that aim to make it easier for consumers to build credit and secure a mortgage. The first bill NAR expressed support for is H.R.

Landscaping done right: do’s and don’ts this summer

Homebuyers are buying more than walls and windows when they visit an available space, they are buying the landscaping as well. If left uncared for, homebuyers could be turned off to the sale. Here are do’s and don’ts for landscaping

As Boston new construction thrives, these 5 developments stand out

Boston has one of the most active new construction markets in the country. According to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics, construction in Greater Boston is up 44 percent so far in 2016. Many developments are a part of

What goes into a new home’s price? Most consumers have no idea

There is a significant disconnect between consumers and homebuilders, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Comparing Census Bureau data with that of its most recent Home Buyer Preferences Survey, the NAHB found that

5 Boston agents ranked in NAHREP’s top 250

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals released their top 250 Latino agents awards for 2016, and five Boston agents were among those honored. Agents were nominated for their significant number of transactions and dedication to homeownership. The five

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Mystery Millennium Tower penthouse buyer, walkable urban space prices, and more

Did you miss out on any of this week’s top real estate news? Notable news this week included the mapping of Midtown construction and how sprawl is costing Americans billions every year in travel costs. Just in case you

Why Boston’s growing economy is leading to a housing crisis

The Urban Land Institute (ULI), a nonprofit research and education organization, recently conducted a study focusing on the lack of housing for middle-class Americans, and found that both middle-income occupations and households have declined drastically in the Boston area since

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