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NAR: Home sales dip in August

The 2.5% decline followed a 1.3% increase in July, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Housing affordability in the Bay State rises for second consecutive month

For the second month in a row, housing affordability in the Bay State rose in August, a positive sign for homebuyers.

Massachusetts named top state for public education in 2024

When it comes to public education, Massachusetts is tops. The Bay State ranked No. 1 for the best public education in 2024, according to ConsumerAffairs’ Best States for Public Education in 2024 list. ConsumerAffairs graded each state across five

Fed cuts interest rates for first time in four years

Mortgage rates have been dropping in recent weeks in anticipation of the Fed’s move.

Massachusetts home, condo prices reach new highs in August

Single-family home prices rose 5% from last year to $630,000.

55-plus active-adult community in Plymouth opens

Boasting 44 single-family homes, Owls Nest is located within the Pinehills community at 8 Owls Nest.

What agents should know about expected Fed rate cuts

The expectation of a rate cut this week, and the potential for more later in the year, has already moved mortgage rates lower.

Fall brings lower mortgage rates, more inventory to market

At a time of year when the real estate market typically experiences seasonal declines, this fall is bringing just the opposite.

Rate’s Spanish-language digital platform eclipses 10,000 mortgage applications

Rate introduced its Spanish-language mortgage process in 2022.

CoreLogic: Home-price gains slowed again in July

Specifically, prices rose 4.3% annually after growing by 4.7% in June. 

What Trump and Harris said — and didn’t say — about housing during the debate

The subject of housing came up four times during Tuesday night’s presidential debate — all mentions were by Vice President Kamala Harris.

Massachusetts ranks among top 10 happiest states

The Bay State broke the top 10 this year in WalletHub’s Happiest States in America list.

Roslindale, West Roxbury projects to bring 45 new homeownership opportunities

Two new development projects in Roslindale and West Roxbury will bring more than 40 new homeownership opportunities to area residents.

Boston ranks 4th in the nation for highest rents

Boston’s rental prices are undeniably high, and a recent report ranked the city among the top five most expensive markets in the country last month.

Guaranteed Rate Affinity ranks as 13th-largest lender in the Scotsman Guide

Guaranteed Rate Affinity has been named the 13th largest retail mortgage lender in the United States by Scotsman Guide.
The company was founded in 2017.

Mixed-use development to bring hundreds of residences, hotel rooms to Boston’s West End

A developer is looking to build a new 40-story mixed-use building that would bring hundreds of hotel rooms and residences, along with retail and restaurants, to Boston’s West End.