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30-year fixed tops 6% for first time since 2008 in latest MBA survey

Mortgage applications declined 1.2% during the week ended Sept. 9, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. 

Boston mayor challenging city’s 2020 US Census count

Accurate population counts help determine the needs of residents and guide the allocation of resources across the city.

Developer looks to turn former Jamaica Plain church into housing

This isn’t the first time the church, which has stood empty for more than a decade, has been considered for redevelopment.

Boston named among the 10 U.S. cities with the worst housing shortages

Boston ranks No. 4 among major U.S. cities with the worst housing shortages, according to an analysis by Angi.

Worcester, Springfield named among hottest real estate markets in the U.S.

Two Massachusetts communities made the top 10 list of the hottest markets in the country last month.

Boston ‘Most Educated Gen Z population,’ takes No. 3 spot for zoomers

Beantown took the top spot in school enrollment, ranking as the most educated Gen Z population in all the cities in the survey

ATTOM: Foreclosure rates returning to pre-pandemic levels

ATTOM’s 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report shows that foreclosure filings are up 118% compared to this time last year.

Student loan forgiveness could mean homeownership for millennials

The recent order by President Joe Biden canceling tens of millions of dollars in student loan debt is good news for the real estate industry, according to a new report.

As demand for new homes cools, builders reconsider future plans

A sudden slowdown in home construction hasn’t affected the rise of new apartment buildings. Ten of the country’s top metros are set to reach five-year peaks in new-apartment construction during 2022.

Live out your fantasy in the Unicorn House

Located near downtown Atlanta is a charming, funky hideaway aptly called the Unicorn House. It’s embellished with backyard greenery, several outbuildings and so — so — much colorful art.

Land ho! For the low price of $49,000

Treasure awaits … floating on the Potomac River in Virginia. This unique pirate ship home is listed by owner Daniel Corder for $49,000.

Median days on the market increases in Boston and nationwide

Homebuyers nationwide had more time to make decisions in August with the first year-over-year increase in median days on the market since June 2020.

Former Boston State Hospital site slated for affordable housing

The proposal for the Olmsted Village project includes the construction of six buildings in three different housing communities.

S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Index: Boston home prices rose 14.9% in June

Though home prices are still increasing across the United States, the rate of growth is slowing, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.

Cambridge ranked the No. 1 family-friendly city in the U.S.

Opendoor identified the best cities for families by analyzing and averaging the number of OpenStreetMap “family friendly” tags within 3 miles of all addresses in a city where an Opendoor Brokerage operates. 

Cape Cod real estate sales down as prices hold steady

Demand for condominiums continues to grow.

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