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Draper and Kramer Mortgage acquired by New American Funding

The acquisition will bring most of Draper and Kramer’s loan originators and operations and support staff to NAF.

Cape Cod town is a top spot for first-time homebuyers

A new report has named a Cape Cod community one of the top 10 best cities in the nation for first-time homebuyers.

East Boston planning initiative gains BPDA approval

A new vision for East Boston has been approved following five years of planning and community discussions.

Navigating Boston’s cost of living on a $100K salary: How far does It stretch?

Living in some of the country’s top cities can get pretty expensive, and Boston is no different.

December pending home sales surge past expectations 

Pending home sales rose 8.3% month over month, the National Association of REALTORS® said, marking the largest monthly jump since 2020. 

New housing coming to Dorchester, South Boston

The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved several new development projects at its January meeting, including two that will bring nearly 350 units of residential housing in Dorchester and South Boston.

December new-home sales jump 8%

Declining interest rates spurred the increase. 

State launches resources to support housing production, preservation

Twenty-six projects in 19 communities will be supported by state funding and tax credits

Own the home — and garage — where Jeff Bezos founded Amazon

Formerly rented by Jeff Bezos in the 1990s, this Bellevue abode is the true birthplace of Amazon.

Gov. Healey prioritizes production as key solution to housing shortage

Housing was a key topic during Healy’s State of the Commonwealth address, one day before testifying in favor of the Affordable Homes Act before the Joint Committee on Housing.

NAR: Existing-home sales slid 1% in December but are expected to rise 

At the same time, the median sales price rose 4.4% to $382,600. 

Boston sees slower home sales, rising prices, shrinking inventory to end the year

December was the slowest month for single-family home sales in more than 25 years.

Mayor Wu unveils ‘home for every generation’ vision in State of the City address

Michelle Wu says Boston is planning for a more affordable, equitable and resilient future to help address challenges cities everywhere are facing, including housing prices “squeezing out” families.

Builder confidence jumps in January on falling mortgage rates 

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

2023 Massachusetts home sales hit 12-year low

Massachusetts single-family home sales fell to a 12-year low in 2023, according to a new Warren Group report.

Inventory, affordability impacting Massachusetts homebuyers

Amy Wallick, 2023 MAR president and realtor at Lamacchia Realty says while low inventory continues to create challenges for buyers, she encourages homeowners to consider entering the market. 

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