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New affordable housing approved for Dorchester, Jamaica Plain

Two new developments, approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency at its May meeting, will bring more than 180 new residences to Dorchester and Jamaica Plain.

NAR: Limited supply keeps pending-home sales flat in April 

Despite solid demand, a dearth of homes for sale kept transaction numbers muted in the association’s most recent report on pending sales. 

Cape Cod home sales decline in April as inventory issues persist

Ryan Castle, CEO of CCIAOR, said the continued decline in activity was expected due to fewer sales and more affordability concerns. 

Massachusetts among most financially stable states in America

Uplift Legal Funding scored all 50 states on six factors related to residents’ personal finances.

New-home sales rise for fifth month in a row 

A shortage of existing inventory continues to drive buyers to new construction. 

Home prices ease across Greater Boston in April

Home prices eased across Greater Boston last month as the spring market got off to a cooler start than usual, according to the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® April housing market report. 

NAR: Existing-home sales and days on market slide in April 

Multiple-offer situations have returned with the spring buying season while distressed and forced sales are “virtually nonexistent,” the National Association of REALTORS® said.

Massachusetts home prices fall year over year for first time since 2018

Massachusetts single-family home and condo prices fell for the first time since 2018, according to a new Warren Group report.

PulteGroup hires COO 

The hire follows the December 2022 firing of the homebuilder’s senior vice president for field operations, who had been tapped to become COO on Jan. 1. 

Single-family starts rise in April 

Single-family permits also posted a gain, indicating even more new homes are headed to today’s supply-constrained housing market. 

Competition heats up in Boston’s housing market as summer approaches

Despite a dip in median sale prices, housing inventory continues to be an issue across Massachusetts, and there are no signs of the market softening anytime soon.

Builder confidence rebounds in May on tight existing inventory 

Homebuilder optimism was buoyed by continued shortages of new housing inventory, the National Association of Home Builders reported. 

Lawrence named one of the most affordable suburbs within a hot housing market

Lawrence has a median price per square foot of $254, a 60% difference compared to Boston.

NAR adds fair-housing training requirement to Realtor qualifications 

Realtors will be required to complete two hours of training every three years beginning in 2025. 

The spring market is a seller’s market as demand rises, supply remains low

Boston’s April average home value and pending sales rose from March as new inventory fell

FHFA rescinds “unworkable” fee ahead of implementation 

The mortgage industry decried the proposed loan-level pricing adjustment for borrowers with higher debt-to-income ratios. 

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