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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.

Welcome to Jurassic Park

Life finds a way at this adventurous getaway in Washougal, Washington. The Jurassic Retreat is currently listed for $1.29 million.

Declining mortgage rates boost homebuyer demand

Homebuyer demand is rising as mortgage rates continue to decline, according to a new Redfin report.

Massachusetts launches federally funded program for first-time homebuyers

Massachusetts officials have launched a new program to help first-time homebuyers in communities significantly impacted by COVID-19.

Boston-area home sales to drop in 2023 while prices grow, Realtor.com projects

The projected year-over-year change in home sale transactions in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton region is -0.6%.

NAR: Pending-home sales slide for fifth consecutive month in October

October’s 4.6% monthly drop follows a 10.2% decline in September, the National Association of REALTORS® reported. 

City of Boston invests $60M to develop income-restricted housing

One hundred and fifty parcels of city land will be made available to developers to build these homeownership opportunities.

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: Boston housing prices continue to lose ground

Housing prices were down in all 20 cities tracked by the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index.

New-home sales post surprise gain in October as median price hits new high

New-home sales rose 7.5% month over month, while the median price of a new house surged to $493,000 from $455,700 in September and $427,300 a year ago, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.   

MBA: New-home mortgage applications fall in October

The pace of new single-family home sales, meanwhile, fell 6.1% from September to 598,000. 

Boston ranks among best cities in the world

Boston came in at No. 36 in this year’s 2023 World’s Best Cities Report, a comprehensive annual study by Resonance Consultancy.

FHA allows borrowers to obtain private flood insurance

In the wake of this new rule, FHA borrowers will have a choice between federal flood insurance and private flood insurance.

Massachusetts home sales decline as median prices rise

Warren Group CEO Tim Warren said last month had the fewest number of single-family home sales for the month of October since 2012.

Mike Procopio named to Building Design + Construction’s 40 Under 40

The Procopio Companies’ CEO was named “Multifamily Biz Wiz.”