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NAHB: Builder confidence plunges in May on affordability concerns 

The release of the monthly survey from the National Association of Home Builders comes as the Biden Administration unveiled a housing-supply action plan that aims to boost the supply of affordable apartments and new homes. 

New Lynn mixed-use development now preleasing for new residents

Boston-area real estate’s latest downtown Lynn development is preleasing ahead of summer opening.

Inside the rise in Hispanic homeownership

The rate of Hispanic homeownership is steadily increasing, new data from The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals shows. With 8.8 million Hispanic-owned households, more than 48% of Latinos now own homes, reflecting a continual rise since 2014.

Zillow 3D Home tours now available on Redfin

Zillow 3D Home tours, which offer interactive, 360-degree views of listings, will now appear on Redfin automatically — with no additional steps required from agents.

Massachusetts ranked one of the worst states for property taxes

A new report ranks Massachusetts as one of the worst states in the country when it comes to property taxes.

Realogy rebrands as Anywhere Real Estate

Realogy Holdings Corp. is officially rebranding as Anywhere Real Estate Inc. According to a press release, the company expects to implement the rebrand by end of second quarter 2022.

Enjoy many starry nights in this Pennsylvania home

When a quaint home in Conestoga, Pennsylvania, hit the market recently, the listing went viral. Illustrated in the style of Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” the walls are colored with vibrant, swirling hues.

Mortgage applications rise for second week despite historically high rates 

Despite a slow start to the spring homebuying season, prospective buyers are showing some resiliency in the face of higher mortgage rates, as seen by two weeks in a row of increasing loan applications. 

What the April inventory bump signals for the U.S. housing market

Though the number of active U.S. listings did shrink in April, it fell by the smallest amount — 12.2% — since December 2019, according to a new monthly report from Realtor.com. And the change has left experts feeling confident.

Huntington Avenue project to bring more than 400 apartments, retail to Boston

Construction is set to begin on a new mixed-use development in Boston on Huntington Avenue.

Smaller markets lead the way in Q1 home-price gains; Boston sees 9.7% rise 

Seventy percent of the 185 metros surveyed by the National Association of REALTORS® saw double-digit price gains in the first quarter, compared to 66% in the preceding period. 

Boston rents continue to rise higher than national average

Rents in Beantown rose again last month at a rate higher than national rent increases.

Cape Cod real estate: Declining sales, homes selling above asking price and drops in inventory

Despite declining sales and inventory issues, Cape Cod homes continued to sell above asking price during the first quarter.

Housing Scorecard: Existing home sales, inventory fall in April

Meanwhile, housing starts are up and homes are staying on the market for fewer days than this time last year.

Homebuyer competition fell in March for the first time in six months

Boston’s real estate market was the second most competitive market in the U.S.

Mortgage applications fall as rates hit 13-year high 

Overall mortgage-application volume was at its lowest level since 2018, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

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