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NAR’s Lawrence Yun predicts home-sales growth of 9% or more in 2025

Yun expects mortgage rates to drop to 6% by the end of the year.

Housing top priority for mayoral hopeful Josh Kraft

Josh Kraft officially entered the Boston mayor’s race this week, and housing is a key initiative of his campaign.

Who is new HUD secretary, Scott Turner?

Scott Turner, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), was confirmed to the role in a 55-44 vote.

New multi-family housing project approved in Brighton

The 250 Everett St. project will transform what is currently a parking lot and office space into a six-story residential building with 240 units.

Medieval in Maryland

In Silver Spring, Maryland, stands a modern castle. Built in 2004, the property blends luxury features with medieval architecture.

Boston’s new zoning amendment requires net zero carbon for new buildings

New buildings in Boston will be required to achieve net zero carbon emission standards before opening due to a new zoning amendment.

Touchstone Closing announces three new attorneys join firm

Three new attorneys have joined Touchstone Closing, the company announced this week.

Trump tariffs will hurt housing affordability, says NAHB

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods will harm housing affordability in the United States, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said in a statement over the weekend.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Inventory, existing home sales rise in January

Meanwhile, pending home sales and builder confidence were up nationally in January.

Gothic Revival, bayou charm

A designated landmark, this New Orleans structure is a prime example of the South’s famous Gothic Revival architecture.

CoreLogic: U.S. home prices rose 3.4% in November 

On a city basis, Chicago posted the highest annual increase among the country’s 20 largest metros, followed by Miami, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. 

Roxbury’s Drexel Village project to bring income-restricted housing to public land

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has approved a new project that will build income-restricted housing on public land in Roxbury.

Boston is one of the most expensive cities for single-family rentals

Boston is one of the most expensive cities for single-family rents in the nation, according to a new report.

How much did it cost to build a new home in 2024?

What exactly goes into homebuilding costs, and how do those costs translate to profits for builders — and home prices for buyers?

NAR: Existing-home sales rise for third month in a row in December 

The median existing-home price for all housing types in December rose 6% from its year-ago level.    

Home prices rose in all major cities in 2024, including Boston

For the first time in two years, home prices are on the rise in every major metro and Boston is one of them, according to a new Redfin report. 

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