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Boston home sales fall 8.8% year over year in May

Nationwide, sales fell 8.5% annually and rose 5.8% monthly, as rising interest rates and home prices weighed on homebuyers’ purchasing power, RE/MAX said.

Housing starts plunge in May amid uncertain economic conditions

New-home completions rose during the month, however, with the increased inventory representing a rare bright spot in an otherwise gloomy government report. 

The Fed hikes interest rates 0.75% — what it means for real estate

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by .75%: the sharpest increase since 1994. How will that affect real estate?

Compass and Redfin announce layoffs

Two major real estate firms are cutting their workforces amid a cooling housing market. Compass and Redfin are laying off 10% and 8% of their current staffs, respectively.

Is the ‘lumber bubble’ finally bursting?

Lumber prices, once emblematic of widespread supply-chain woes, are finally beginning to fall. How will this affect the housing market?

Ranking every state by its most expensive home listing. Where does Massachusetts land on the list?

It is a fun reminder that location is everything, and every state has amazing ultra-luxury properties for the right price.

Greater Boston Real Estate Board Foundation to award $600,000 in scholarships

This year the fund will grant more than 70 scholarships to Boston-area students.

Great location — adjacent to Jurassic Park

Your dream home is ready for excavation in Cleveland, Ohio. With large dinosaur statues playing out prehistoric scenes, this three-bedroom colonial is like no other home on the market.

Chinatown parcel to be developed into 100 units of affordable housing

A Boston Planning & Development Agency-owned piece of land in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood will soon be home to 100 units of affordable housing and a new Boston Public Library branch.

Half of Americans are brought to tears while buying a home

A new Zillow survey revealed that 50% of Americans cry while buying a home, with Gen Z and millennial buyers far more likely to shed tears at least once during their home-buying journey.

Boston home prices show no signs of slowing in March S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

Nationally, the index posted its highest annual increase ever.

Pending-home sales fall to 10-year low

Nevertheless, home prices are expected to continue rising through the end of the year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Boston rents continue to rise

The median asking rent in Boston broke $3,000 in April.

Cape Cod market activity falls as inventory continues to decline

Real estate market activity is declining on Cape Cod as inventory continues to fall and the median sale price rises.

Which Boston suburb has the hottest real estate market?

With suburban home value growth surpassing that of urban homes, the most popular areas appear to be outside the city. Which Boston suburb is the hottest?

Where does Boston land on list of greenest cities?

Boston scored well in several categories. It was No. 3 for public transportation, No. 5 for electric vehicles and No. 9 for emissions.

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