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Home prices have risen twice as fast as inflation for 60 years — but that trend may be reversing

U.S. home prices are 24 times higher than they were in 1963 — while overall inflation is just 10 times higher.

Opendoor: A portrait of first-time homebuyers in 2023

Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?

North Shore town named one of the best places to live in New England

One of the best places to live in New England is right here in Massachusetts, and it has the honor of being the best coastal town in the region.

Mark Willis replaces Marc King as president at Keller Williams

Willis previously served as Keller Williams president from 2002 to 2005 and CEO from 2005 to 2015.

HUD Secretary Fudge announces retirement 

Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman will take over as acting secretary on Marcia Fudge’s last day, March 22. 

Reifer promoted to executive director, residential brokerage at Senné

Stacey Reifer has been promoted to executive director, residential brokerage at Senné following her tenure as managing director for the company’s residential team. 

Massachusetts home to six of the most envied school districts in America

Homebuyers often prioritize certain must-haves when looking for a home, and for those with or planning families, a reputable school district usually tops the list.

Luxury home community set to open in Hopkinton this spring

Toll Brothers Inc.’s newest single-family home community, Newbury Glen, will open in late spring.

NAR praises Biden’s proposals to address housing affordability  

NAR President Kevin Sears also raised concerns about Biden Administration regulations that could create hurdles to affordability. 

Massachusetts sees double-digit increase in January home sales

Single-family home sales in the Bay State rose double digits in January as sales leveled off, and prices of single-family homes and condominiums continued to show year-over-year growth,

Today’s buyers prioritize price over location

Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?

What history tells us about today’s interest rates

If your buyer is having a hard time moving on from 2021 and accepting the reality of today’s rates, a history lesson may help.

Chestnut Hill Avenue project brings new housing to Brighton

A new project is slated to bring 30 new homes to a Brighton neighborhood.

An ‘Earthship’ landed in New Mexico

The crown jewel of architect Michael Reynolds’ sustainable vision, Vallecitos is a passive solar home within the Greater World Earthship Community, the world’s largest, legal off-grid subdivision.

Attorney General sues town of Milton for violating MBTA communities law

The lawsuit was filed less than two weeks after Milton residents voted against a zoning change that would have allowed the addition of nearly 2,500 new multifamily housing units.. 

This is the magic mortgage rate number to reignite the housing market

Lower mortgage rates are the one thing that could draw buyers back into the housing market, according to a new survey from Realtor.com. The magic number? Around 5%.

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