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New-home sales jump in July

July’s seasonally adjusted annual rate of 739,000 represented a 10.6% jump from June’s upwardly revised rate of 668,000. 

Greater Boston home sales climb in July as mortgage rates ease, price growth slows

Lower mortgage rates, more available listings and a dip in home prices from June’s record highs drew buyers back into the market last month.

Existing-home sales end 4 months of declines in July

The pace of home sales increased 1.3% from June after months of decreases, the National Association of REALTORS® said.      

Four Massachusetts towns make Hottest ZIP Codes in America List

Communities in the Northeast and Midwest dominated this year’s rankings, with Massachusetts standing out by placing three towns in the top 10.

NAR elevates Nykia Wright from interim to permanent CEO

Wright had served as interim CEO since November.

Apartment construction surges nationwide

Boston ranked No. 19 among major metro areas, with more than 8,000 apartments expected to be completed in 2024. 

Michigan agents sue NAR, claim membership requirement to access MLS violates federal law

The lawsuit criticizes NAR’s new rules in the wake of its legal settlement.

Massachusetts named best state to live in for 2024

For the second year in a row, Massachusetts ranks as the best state to live in the U.S., according to WalletHub’s 2024 Best States to Live In list. 

Housing inventory reaches post-pandemic high as market continues to balance

The combination of rising inventory and price reductions in Boston and nationwide is creating a more buyer-friendly market.

What you need to know when NAR’s new rules start Aug. 17

There are some nuances in NAR’s lawsuit settlement that are important to know for buyer’s agents, seller’s agents or clients

Average mortgage rate drops to lowest level in more than a year

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped more than a quarter point since last week.

Gov. Healey signs $5.1B Affordable Homes Act into law

The law paves the way for the production, preservation and rehabilitation of more than 65,000 homes across the state over the next five years.

Survey Results: What’s driving the second homes market?

We asked, you answered! Here’s what local real estate agents and brokers say are the factors driving the second home market in Massachusetts.

Boston planning chief Arthur Jemison steps down

A little more than two years after taking the helm as Boston’s planning chief, Arthur Jemison is leaving his position.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Housing inventory grows, days on market remain flat

Meanwhile, housing starts, existing sales dipped last month

Two Massachusetts cities among 20 hottest summer housing markets

Two Massachusetts cities are among the top 20 hottest summer housing markets, according to a new report.

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