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Senné named Boston Bruins’ official real estate partner

Senné has been named the official real estate partner of the Boston Bruins.

Massachusetts pending home sales rose in January

Buyers are looking to purchase, despite low inventory and rising costs keeping some at bay.

NAR: Existing-home sales post 12th monthly decline in January, as prices rise again

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.32% as of Feb. 16, up from 6.12% a week before and 3.92% a year earlier. 

Mortgage applications decline after rate increase

The pace of mortgage applications fell 7.7% in the week ended Feb. 10, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. 

The only Tiffany-designed home in the world listed for $14.9M in Boston

The five-story home fronting both Commonwealth Avenue and Marlborough Street was designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Builder confidence jumps in February

Builder confidence rose for the second consecutive month in February with a seven-point increase that brought it to its highest level since last September, the National Association of Home Builders said. 

As spring market approaches, Boston buyers are getting more for their money

With the spring housing market just around the corner, homebuyers are getting more for their money as their mortgage payments are stretching further than they have in recent months.

NAR Relief Foundation seeks to raise $5 million in 2023 campaign

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation works to provide housing relief to victims of natural disasters. 

Boston named one of the best state capitals to live in

Boston has been named one of the best state capitals in the country in Wallet Hub’s 2023’s Best State Capitals for Safety & More report.

MBA: Mortgage applications jump on lower rates

The 30-year fixed rate fell for the fifth week in a row, giving a lift to lending activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Take me to (a converted) church

Take me to (a converted) church Within the woods of Solon, Maine, is a beautiful wooden church — turned house.

Massachusetts makes list of top 10 most luxury-obsessed areas in the US

The Bay State made the list of most luxury-obsessed areas in the U.S., compiled by customized jewelry expert Glamira.

Realtors are writing listings with AI… Can you spot the difference?

The AI program ChatGPT creates home listings with desired industry lingo, dropping real estate buzzwords with apparent ease. Can you tell the difference?

Marki Lemons Ryhal to host NAR podcast: ‘Drive With NAR’

Chicago real estate legend Marki Lemons Ryhal has been named the new host of the National Association of REALTORS®’ monthly podcast, “Drive with NAR.” The first episode debuts Feb. 6.

Redfin: Housing market has started to recover

Homebuyers are returning, but sellers still aren’t filling the need as inventory remains low.

Court sides with National Association of Realtors, halts antitrust investigation

The Department of Justice must close its reopened antitrust investigation into the National Association of Realtors, a federal judge ruled this week.

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