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Massachusetts April home sales, prices surge, indicating market rebound

Single-family homes saw strong interest and sales activity in April, leading to steady price growth in a month when the majority of properties sold at or above their full asking prices.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index hits all-time high in March; Boston sees 8.7% gain

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has hit a new record for six of the last 12 months, as demand remains strong in the face of tight inventory.

VA to temporarily lift ban on buyer agent commissions

VA Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corrdion announced that the department would temporarily lift its ban.

New-home sales decline in April

At the same time, the median price of a new home sold in April declined as well. 

Massachusetts is the smartest state in the nation

A new report has ranked the smartest states across the country, and Massachusetts came out on top.

Historic triangular home on the market in Seattle

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property includes unique features like a floating staircase, a triangular terrace and a number of sculptural elements.

Rose returns to ERA Key’s Millis office

She was with ERA Key for more than 16 years and consistently ranked as a top agent and earned multiple awards. 

April home sales soar, marking largest annual increase since 2021

Meanwhile, the median single-family home price reached $610,000, the first time it exceeded $600,000 this year.

Closed sales, new listing numbers surge in April as summer market approaches

As the summer market approaches, both closed sales and new listings increased in April, according to the latest report from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.

Donald R. Horton, founder of nation’s largest homebuilder, dies at 74

Horton served as chairman of D.R. Horton Inc. since it was formed in July 1991.

Mortgage rates dip below 7%, bring relief to homebuyers

Buyers are finally getting some relief as mortgage rates dip below 7% for the first time in five weeks, according to a Redfin report. 

Housing starts rebound in April after March slump

New-home construction jumped 5.7% month over month after a soft March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Hotels overtake offices in residential conversions

According to a new report from RentCafe, hotels have overtaken offices as the most likely spaces to be converted into new apartments.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Massachusetts one of the top states in the country

The publication ranked each of the 50 states in 71 metrics across eight categories to determine how well each serves their residents.

Emily Corcoran joins Touchstone Closing as partner

Company continues its expansion, welcoming three new attorneys to the firm.

Survey results: How Boston agents define ‘luxury listings’

We asked, you answered! Here’s how Boston agents define luxury real estate: $1 million and up.

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