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Boston sees slower home sales, rising prices, shrinking inventory to end the year

December was the slowest month for single-family home sales in more than 25 years.

Mayor Wu unveils ‘home for every generation’ vision in State of the City address

Michelle Wu says Boston is planning for a more affordable, equitable and resilient future to help address challenges cities everywhere are facing, including housing prices “squeezing out” families.

Builder confidence jumps in January on falling mortgage rates 

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

2023 Massachusetts home sales hit 12-year low

Massachusetts single-family home sales fell to a 12-year low in 2023, according to a new Warren Group report.

Inventory, affordability impacting Massachusetts homebuyers

Amy Wallick, 2023 MAR president and realtor at Lamacchia Realty says while low inventory continues to create challenges for buyers, she encourages homeowners to consider entering the market. 

Boston home listings grow as prices stabilize

Home listings grew in December as housing prices stabilized, closing out an interesting 2023 for the real estate market.

NAR President Tracy Kasper resigns after receiving threat to reveal ‘personal’ matter

NAR President-elect Kevin Sears will move into the role of president, effective immediately.

Massachusetts is the best state in the US to raise a family

The Bay State is once again the No. 1 state in the country to raise a family, according to WalletHub’s list of “2024’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family.”

Why are more people moving out of Massachusetts?

For the third year in a row, more people are moving out of Massachusetts than in, according to a new report.

What the recent surge in single-family construction means for 2024

The growth in November housing starts was seen across all United States regions, including a notable jump of 16.3% in the South; starts were up 1.4% in the Midwest.

Should it be more difficult to become licensed?

Boston Agent Magazine Survey results: How do agents feel about licensing and training?

2024 market outlook: What needs to happen for a robust year

Three real estate CEOs — Victor Ciardelli, Erik Doersching and Thad Wong — explain what needs to happen in real estate for a robust year.

Revealing the top home shopper search terms of 2023

A Zillow analysis of more than 250 billion online searches shows storage and outdoor amenities to be among the top preferences for American home shoppers in 2023.

Boston’s top five local real estate news stories of 2023

Here’s a look at Boston Agent’s top local news articles of 2023.

Take in the cliffside views from your very own lighthouse

Become the owner of your very own — functioning — lighthouse in the oceanside town of Yachats, Oregon.

Only 4.7% of Boston homes were affordable in 2023

Falling mortgage rates and more inventory could mean an improvement in housing affordability in the new year.

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