Schools are an integral part of the search process for many a homebuyer, and new research from the National Association of Realtors has reinforced just how non-negotiable the issue is. According to NAR’s 2016 Home Buyer and Seller Generational

Breaking down the many barriers to credit erected in the wake of the mortgage crisis has been a slow process. Credit issues have kept older homeowners from selling and younger renters from buying. But according to Fannie Mae’s Q1 Mortgage Lender Sentiment

This year is shaping up to be a hugely positive one for residential construction in Greater Boston, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. In February, residential construction spending in Greater Boston totaled $195 million, a

Boston is one of the top five most expensive cities to drive in, according to a study from Deutsche Bank. It costs $1.09 on average to drive a car a mile in Boston, whereas the national average is 90

The consumer equation is messy – expectations are up, attitudes towards the current market are down, and overall, confidence is on the rise, according to The Conference Board’s March Consumer Confidence Index. Using 1985 as the index’s baseline, where

Like many other cities, Boston is known for its vibrant neighborhoods. However, Boston has a more extensive history than most cities in the U.S., one that extends far beyond Beacon Hill and other popular tourist destinations. Out of Boston’s

Construction employment was up across the nation in the early months of 2016, according to the Associated General Contractors of America – a good sign for the industry , which currently suffers from labor and inventory shortages.So, if you

Urban buyers today would have hated the 1950s. In the Urban Land Institute’s “America in 2015” report, a survey of U.S. residents found that approximately half considered “walkability” a top or high priority when determining where to live. But

Home values in the Greater Boston area have reached an all-time high, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Through February, home prices in Boston were $387,400, according to the Zillow Real Estate Market Reports. That is up 5.9 percent

In less than a month we will have passed the tax filing deadline; and if you’re a real estate agent unfamiliar with the credits and deductions you’re entitled to, you may be forfeiting more than you have to. Do

It’s getting harder for first-time homebuyers to find suitable starter homes The Greater Boston housing market has become an increasingly precarious place for first-time homebuyers, according to a detailed new report from Trulia. In a deep analysis of the nation’s

In 2015, cash sales made up 33.9 percent of all residential real estate transactions, according to a new report from CoreLogic. That’s the lowest level since 2008. About midway through 2007, when the crash was becoming too apparent to

NAREB seeks to address barriers on both the borrowing and lending side of homeownership The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) plans to launch a nationwide wealth building and  homeownership initiative focused on African Americans. The initiative has a goal

Cities may see less Millennials moving in going forward, thanks to shifting demographic trends as the generation grows older, according to a new CityLab report. The report, which covered a talk by USC urban planning professor Dowell Myers, argued

When the great recession started in 2007, many families merged their households with older generations in order to save money. According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, the social stigma of “multigenerational living” has disappeared, and 44 percent of

How is the 2016 housing market taking shape in Boston? The Greater Boston housing market is a place of very positive highs and very negative lows, a varied arena that simultaneously accommodates every point on the housing spectrum. That