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NAR: Pending-home sales post second monthly increase in a row

Pending transactions were in negative territory for most of this year, so the recent increases could bode well for future activity. 

Proposed South Boston development to bring 75 units to the area

A developer has filed a letter of intent to redevelop a South Boston site to bring a multi-family mixed-use building to the neighborhood.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 0.02% off 2022 peak; Boston sees 0.9% gain

A fifth consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index suggests the housing market recovery that began earlier this year is likely to continue. 

NAR President Kenny Parcell resigns amid reports of sexual harassment

Kenny Parcell has resigned as president of the National Association of REALTORS® following a recent bombshell report by the New York Times into allegations of sexual harassment within the organization.

Former New England Casket Co. site to become housing, retail space

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has approved plans to develop the former New England Casket Co. site in Easton Boston into residential housing and retail space.

‘Collapse’ of housing inventory drives price rebound

Two weeks after housing inventory turned negative, home prices posted a healthy increase, MarketNsight said. 

Nest in your own — luxury — tree

Vertical Horizons Tree House Paradise, which includes four tree houses fixed amongst the scenic Douglas firs, is up for sale.

Home, condo prices reach new highs for July

Home and condo prices in the Boston real estate market continued to break records again last month, according to a new Warren Group report. 

NAR: Existing-home sales decline as median price remains above $400,000

High mortgage rates and limited inventory continued to weigh on sales activity, National Association of REALTORS®Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

How agents are working around the cyberattack that shut down MLS access in parts of 12 states

MLS freeze strikes agents in Florida, Massachusetts, Indiana, New York, California and elsewhere.

After months of improvement, Massachusetts home sales tumbled in July

For the first time since February, closed sales fell month over month in July, despite hopes for a strong summer season.

Housing starts rebound in July after June slump

Single-family home permits and completions, meanwhile, also rose, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Massachusetts median home sale price tops $900,000

Home values remain strong in the Bay State as home sale prices break records in July.

Massachusetts named best state to live in for 2023

WalletHub compared all 50 states across five metrics covering affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life and safety.

Joselle Turner joins ERA Key Realty Services Whitinsville office

Joselle L. Turner of Whitinsville has joined ERA Key Realty Services Whitinsville office as a Realtor. 

Boston home values rise as competition remains strong

Home values also rose nationally from June to July, according to a new Zillow report.

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