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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. 

Masshousing expands Down Payment Assistance program

MassHousing has now removed geographic restrictions and will offer middle-income households up to $25,000 in homebuyer assistance when purchasing anywhere across the state.

Massachusetts Superior Court affirms MBTA Communities Act

When signed by former Gov. Charlie Baker in 2021, the MBTA Communities Act mandated that municipalities served by the MBTA must have at least one “reasonably sized district where multifamily housing can be built.”

Massachusetts has more pre-1940 houses than most states

Plus, with a median build year of 1964, Massachusetts has the third-oldest median home age in the nation.

The Agency continues East Coast expansion, opens Boston office

Managing Partners Bobby Murphy, Jeremy Stivaletta and Peter Sztankovits will lead the office.

MLS subscriber-Realtor gap hits record level

T3 Sixty said the difference between real estate agents who subscribe to MLSs but are not Realtors and Realtor-subscribers hit 25%, the highest on record. 

NAR repeals ‘no-commingling’ rule from MLS Policy Handbook

The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors repealed the non-commingling rule, often referred to as “no commingling,” which allowed MLSs to require non-MLS listings to be displayed separately from their own, during last week’s legislative meetings in Washington, D.C. 

Boston suburbs shifting to majority-renter

An analysis of U.S. Census data by Point2Homes found that many suburbs, including several around Boston, have recently shifted from majority-homeowner to majority-renter populations.

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