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Two new developments to bring more than 300 housing units to Allston

The projects are located at 176 Lincoln St. and 1035 Commonwealth Ave.

FHA cuts mortgage insurance premium, touts expected savings for homebuyers 

Mortgage insurance premiums on loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration will drop from 0.85% to 0.55% beginning March 20. 

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage acquires Keller Mortgage 

The former Keller Williams lending unit will operate alongside Mutual of Omaha Mortgage’s existing mortgage divisions. 

January brings increased buyer activity ahead of spring market

Despite an uptick in activity, sales slowed across the Boston housing market last month.

Senné named Boston Bruins’ official real estate partner

Senné has been named the official real estate partner of the Boston Bruins.

Massachusetts pending home sales rose in January

Buyers are looking to purchase, despite low inventory and rising costs keeping some at bay.

NAR: Existing-home sales post 12th monthly decline in January, as prices rise again 

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.32% as of Feb. 16, up from 6.12% a week before and 3.92% a year earlier. 

Mortgage applications decline after rate increase 

The pace of mortgage applications fell 7.7% in the week ended Feb. 10, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. 

The only Tiffany-designed home in the world listed for $14.9M in Boston

The five-story home fronting both Commonwealth Avenue and Marlborough Street was designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Builder confidence jumps in February 

Builder confidence rose for the second consecutive month in February with a seven-point increase that brought it to its highest level since last September, the National Association of Home Builders said. 

As spring market approaches, Boston buyers are getting more for their money

With the spring housing market just around the corner, homebuyers are getting more for their money as their mortgage payments are stretching further than they have in recent months.

NAR Relief Foundation seeks to raise $5 million in 2023 campaign 

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation works to provide housing relief to victims of natural disasters. 

Boston named one of the best state capitals to live in

Boston has been named one of the best state capitals in the country in Wallet Hub’s 2023’s Best State Capitals for Safety & More report.

MBA: Mortgage applications jump on lower rates 

The 30-year fixed rate fell for the fifth week in a row, giving a lift to lending activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Take me to (a converted) church

Take me to (a converted) church Within the woods of Solon, Maine, is a beautiful wooden church — turned house.

Massachusetts makes list of top 10 most luxury-obsessed areas in the US

The Bay State made the list of most luxury-obsessed areas in the U.S., compiled by customized jewelry expert Glamira.

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