Modern homes favor efficiency and space Just as the average American homebuyer has changed over the years, so too has the average American home. According to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors, new homes are characterized

Homeowner equity made big year-over-year gains in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to a new analysis from CoreLogic, which found borrower equity increased by $682 billion, or 11.5 percent – to put it into perspective, that’s more than

The Walsh administration will announce new steps to combat the affordability crisis Mayor Martin J. Walsh is set to announce new solutions from the Housing Innovation Lab on lowering housing and construction costs for middle-income consumers, as part of

Non-homeowners are plagued by a lack of credit, money and knowledge First-time homebuyers have been absent from the current market ever since the housing downturn, choosing instead alternative housing solutions such as renting and living with parents or in-laws.

A new study commissioned by staffing firm Robert Half found that Boston is one of the best destinations for career-orientated professionals, coming in second on the list behind Seattle. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit (the group that conducted

This is who you’ll be doing business with this year. The National Association of Realtors’ “Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends” report is among the most detailed examinations of the nation’s consumers and their real estate experiences. From demographics,

Few people manage their money better in the U.S. than residents of Lexington, according to a new analysis from WalletHub. With an average credit score of 750.59 and a mortgage debt-to-income ratio of 501.19%, Lexington was the fifth-savviest area in the country when it

Hispanic and Millennial consumers are the most eager to buy homes in the Greater Boston area, according to a new survey from Zillow. The survey, which polled more than 10,000 renters and homeowners, asked consumers whether or not they associated homeownership

New regulations are delaying a high amount of loans, new research finds More than 75 percent of banks say TRID compliance is delaying loan closings between one and 20 days, according to a survey by the American Bankers Association. The reasons

The residential construction community in Boston kicked off 2016 in a strong fashion, with overall spending rising considerably from a year ago, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. Per Dodge Data’s analysis, residential construction spending in

A strong economy and beneficial market conditions will boost housing in the spring The National Association of Realtors has always tried to keep a positive perspective when looking towards the future, and the latest report from Realtor Mag, which anticipated a

Millennials looking for more in their surroundings Much has been written about the newfound demand for urban, walkable environments, and a new study from CityLab has zeroed in on the causes behind that demand. According to CityLab’s research, the

New research from the PH Media Group has found that only 28 percent of American consumers are satisfied with the way real estate businesses handle their phone calls. The study also found that the standards for phone manner for

Baby Boomers are famous for their embrace of suburbs, and new research suggests that their love for the housing style remains fervent as ever. According to new research from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 22 percent of

When is the best time to list your client’s home? The answer may surprise you The best time to list a home in Greater Boston’s housing market is between May 16 and May 31, according to a new analysis from

Bostonians can claim a quality of life in their city that’s worth bragging about. According to Mercer, the world’s largest human resources consulting firm, the city is better to live in than most other places in the U.S. In its