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New-home sales rise again in November

At the same time, the median sales price of a new house slid to $471,200 from $484,700 in October and $430,300 a year earlier, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported. 

Mayor Wu introduces strategy to support housing affordability for families of all incomes

The proposal would make significant changes to the city’s Inclusionary Development Policy and commercial Linkage Policy.

The biggest housing buzzwords of 2022

Online home descriptions are now key to the competitive real estate landscape. So what did they look like in 2022?

NAR: Existing-home sales fall 7.7% in November

The month-over-month decline in sales came as prices rose for the 129th consecutive month, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

PulteGroup fires incoming COO weeks before his promotion

The termination follows a lawsuit filed by the homebuilder’s founding family alleging the executive created a network of Twitter bots to harass the late founder. 

A real-life Christmas Story

What’s better than an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and this thing that tells time? The entire “Christmas Story” house.

Massachusetts home prices rose as listings and sales fell in November

Median home prices rose last month as new listings and closed sales fell, according to the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® November housing report.

New-home construction slides in November as builders pull back

New-home permits fell 11.2% month over month, while housing completions jumped 10.8% in what one observer said could have “worrisome” long-term consequences for the nation’s housing supply. 

Jamaica Plain’s Blessed Sacrament Church to become affordable housing

A letter of intent was filed by developer Pennrose in August seeking to create the development at 361 Centre St. site in Hyde Square.

Tour Santa’s home, workshop on Zillow

“Santa gets a peek into millions of homes each year. Now, millions of Zillow surfers are getting a peek into one of the most famous homes in the world,” Amanda Pendleton, Zillow’s home trends expert.

MBA: Mortgage applications rise in latest weekly survey

The 30-year fixed-rate inched to 6.42%, which is still close to the lowest rate in a month, the group said. 

Second Century Ventures accepting applicants for 2023 REACH programs

“Real estate technology continues to undergo a significant transformation, and the startups selected for the REACH program will play a critical role in helping to drive that change,” said Bob Goldberg, CEO of NAR and president of SCV.

December brings a record increase in housing supply

Homes are lingering on the market longer, up 15% from last year during the four weeks ended Dec. 4, marking the largest uptick in home supply since 2015.

Worcester makes Realtor.com’s top real estate markets of 2023 list

Realtor.com selected the top 10 housing markets poised for growth in the new year based on housing and economic data in the 100 largest metros.

Coldwell Banker CEO replaced amid parent-co shakeup

Sue Yannaccone, CEO of Anywhere Brands, will lead the brokerage as M. Ryan Gorman moves to a strategic-advisor role. 

Two Dorchester residential housing projects under review

The Boston Planning & Development Agency is currently reviewing two Dorchester projects, which, if approved, would bring 174 housing units to the area.

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