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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.

Realtors are writing listings with AI… Can you spot the difference?

The AI program ChatGPT creates home listings with desired industry lingo, dropping real estate buzzwords with apparent ease. Can you tell the difference?

Marki Lemons Ryhal to host NAR podcast: ‘Drive With NAR’

Chicago real estate legend Marki Lemons Ryhal has been named the new host of the National Association of REALTORS®’ monthly podcast, “Drive with NAR.” The first episode debuts Feb. 6.

Redfin: Housing market has started to recover

Homebuyers are returning, but sellers still aren’t filling the need as inventory remains low.

Court sides with National Association of Realtors, halts antitrust investigation 

The Department of Justice must close its reopened antitrust investigation into the National Association of Realtors, a federal judge ruled this week.

New-home sales rise in December 

The median sales price of a new home was down on a monthly basis but up on an annual one. 

Boston named a top city with a great downtown living experience.

Beantown is the first East Coast city to make StorageCafe’s annual Downtown Living Hotspots list.

Mayor Wu announces proposals on housing, planning and development

Wu says her legislative proposals would address “very urgent issues” in the lives of Boston residents. 

Massachusetts home sales post steep decline in 2022

The Warren Group found Bay State residential real estate sales posted another month of declines in December. 

Former South Boston convent to become senior housing

The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved the project to convert the former St. Augustine Parish convent into housing.

Former WBZ site to become housing, office space

The Soldiers Field Road property will soon become housing, office, and research and development space.

NAR: Existing-home sales dip 1.5% in December 

House prices, however, continued to rise, marking the 130th consecutive month for price gains, the longest streak on record, the National Association of REALTORS® said.   

Home prices increase as falling mortgage rates attract buyers

More buyers have entered the market in the past four weeks as mortgage rates fell.

Single-family starts, builder confidence rise 

The increase in builder confidence breaks a string of 12 straight monthly declines in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. 

Massachusetts housing market shows signs of recovery

Lack of inventory is slowing market activity, despite signs of change

NAR tips to comply with the Fair Housing Act

Potential buyers want real information about the communities they’re shopping in. And while agents may feel like experts, their answers must always comply with fair housing laws. To help, the National Association of REALTORS® released some advice.

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