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How far will a $1,500 rent budget go in Boston?

A recent study used MLS data from 200 U.S. cities to determine which city offers the most square footage for $1,500 per month.

MBA: Mortgage applications rise on lower rates 

Interest rates on mortgages of all types declined last week, spurring an uptick in borrowing, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. 

Why the current market is toughest on first-time buyers

Price hikes are slowing down and inventory is up — generally — but less expensive homes are bucking larger market trends. According to Zillow, the price of bottom-tier homes increased 8% year over year, while bottom-tier inventory increased just 1%.

Redfin Launches ChatGPT plug-in to help buyers find a home

Redfin has launched a ChatGPT plug-in to help buyers find their new home, a potentially powerful tool in their arsenal as today’s homebuyers work to find the perfect home.

First phase of Quincy residential community pre-leasing units

Ashlar Park, developed by FoxRock Properties and managed by Bozzuto, is a five-building apartment community on 15 acres on the site of the former Quincy Medical Center. 

Lawrence Yun: Fed rate hike ‘unnecessary and harmful’

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said the Federal Reserve’s latest increase in its benchmark interest rate is an unnecessary threat to many small regional banks.

Massachusetts first-time homebuyers have fifth-highest down payment in the nation

Today’s first-time homebuyers are not only faced with higher interest rates, but the amount they need for a down payment is making for significant challenges, even right here in the Bay State.

Keller Williams launches three more enrichment programs for agents 

The brokerage says the “business communities” — KW Operations, KW Wellness and KW Clarity — provide agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

Survey Results: How Boston agents view the luxury market

How do you define a luxury listing? What amenities are buyers looking for? In our latest survey, Boston real estate agents shared their perception of the current luxury market.

The new American luxury home, according to the National Association of Home Builders

According to the NAHB, The New American Home® represents the latest in luxury real estate. It was unveiled at their recent tradeshow.

A grand, gilded estate

Dubbed Kings Landing, this stately waterfront property in Long Island inspires comparisons to “The Great Gatsby.” It’s listed by Ryan Serhant and Rachel King of SERHANT, in collaboration with Stefani Berkin and Robert Barr from We R New York.

NAR: Low inventory drives pending-home sales lower in March  

High demand drove multiple offers on about a third of pending sales, while 28% of homes sold above list price, the National Association of REALTORS® reported. 

Two appointed to Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. leadership team

Elizabeth Ronayne and K. Beth O’Donnell bring extensive experience in equity investing and affordable housing to their roles.

Lack of Massachusetts housing inventory remains a concern

Median home sale prices continue to rise in the Bay State, and the lack of housing inventory remains a primary concern, according to the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS.

Burlington makes top 10 list of best suburbs for city-like living

Burlington has made the top 10 list of best suburbs in the U.S. for city-like living by StorageCafe. Eight other Bay State communities made the top 100.

Massachusetts home, condo prices set new records for second month in a row

For the second month in a row, prices for single-family homes and condos in Massachusetts set new records in March.

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