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Greater Boston’s housing supply tops country in latest report

It’s not just its housing supply that’s showing the Boston market is in peak season, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report.

NAR launches podcast highlighting Realtor safety

Set to debut on July 17, “Drive with NAR: The Safety Series” will be hosted by former real estate agent and expert, Tracey Hawkins.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Housing Inventory Rises in June

Housing starts and sales fell, while inventory rose and days on market dipped, according to the latest installment of Boston’s Housing Scorecard.

A close encounter in Kansas City

In Kansas City, Missouri, is a home that’s truly out of this world. Newly remodeled, the building resembles a spaceship, sending buyers to infinity and beyond!

Get your kicks on Route 66!

Located off the original Route 66 in Carlinville, Illinois, this former church is a gateway to history — but full of future opportunity.

As construction surges, builders are confident once again

It’s been a groundbreaking time for new home construction — literally. The annual rate of new construction surged to 1.631 million units in May: the biggest leap in 33 years.

Former employee sues NAR, alleges discrimination by President Kenny Parcell

The National Association of REALTORS® has been named in a new lawsuit by Janelle Brevard, the organization’s former chief storyteller. NAR President Kenny Parcell is named multiple times in the complaint.

NAR: Pending-home sales dip in May as demand remains strong

Transactions that do go through are typically seeing multiple offers, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 2.4% off 2022 peak; Boston sees 0.9% gain

A third consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index lends new evidence to claims that previous declines could be behind the market. 

New-home sales surge in May

Demand for newly built homes has remained strong as high interest rates keep many would-be sellers of existing homes off the market. 

Quincy residential development finishes second construction phase

The second residential building in the Ashlar Park residential community is now complete and preleasing units for September occupancy. 

Construction begins on first phase of Charlestown’s Bunker Hill Housing redevelopment

The Charlestown development is the largest public housing redevelopment in the city’s history.

NAR: Existing-home sales tick higher in May

At the same time, the median existing-home price for all housing types slid 3.1% year over year to $396,100. 

Boston’s housing market remains competitive, despite slower sales

Boston’s housing market remained competitive last month, despite a slower pace of transactions, according to the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS (GBAR) May housing report.

NAR CEO Bob Goldberg to retire at end of 2024

Goldberg’s retirement comes after 30 years of service with NAR and four decades of real estate experience.

Massachusetts home prices remain flat as sales decline

Massachusetts home prices remained flat in May as sales of both single-family homes and condominiums continued to fall, according to a new Warren Group report. 

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