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Olympian Michael Phelps to speak at National Association of Realtors conference

More than 20,000 Realtors, industry experts and guests will be in Chicago from Nov. 3-6 at the 2017 Realtors Conference & Expo, themed “The Sky is the Limit.” Saturday’s general session keynote address will be presented by 23-time Olympic

Sherwin-Williams picks its 2018 color of the year

Source: Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams released its 2018 Color Forecast, where Oceanside was named color of the year. Oceanside (SW 6496), a rich, deep blue color, won for its comforting warmth, while still leaving a hint of the unknown, evocative of

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Home flippers move toward more affordable markets as profits plateau

Less homes are being flipped, for less of a profit, and for those who do, the cost is the most expensive it’s been in nearly 10 years according to a new report from ATTOM Data Solutions. Flipping trend on

Boston among top markets for home values

A new Zillow analysis that measures homes’ returns on investment shows that Boston has the tenth-highest average home ROI in the country. The report looked at how much a typical seller in U.S. cities sold their homes for in

Everybody wants to be a millionaire: 346 new millionaire neighborhoods in U.S.

What would you do with a (couple) million dollars? If you are in the U.S., it looks like people are using it to buy homes. A report from Zillow shows that since 2014, 346 more neighborhoods have reached millionaire

Redfin stock struggles to find its footing

After its share price exploded in early trading, Redfin stock has fallen back to earth — though the company is still bullish about its long-term prospects. After debuting on July 28 at $15 per share, the real estate technology firm quickly spiked,

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Applications now open for Boston’s largest workforce, affordable housing development

Those hoping to snag property in Boston’s competitive and pricey market might be in luck. According to a recent Curbed report, developer Related Beal has opened applications for an assortment of new workforce and affordable housing units in the

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Boston Agent magazine hiring ad sales representative

Agent Publishing, publisher of online trade magazines for residential real estate agents, is looking to grow a sales team in each of our markets, starting with Boston. As Boston’s online magazine for real estate agents, Boston Agent magazine has

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More renters have no plans to move, own a home

  More renters are saying they have no plans to move this year and have no interest in owning a home, according to a new survey from Freddie Mac. The survey also found that the expectation to purchase a

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New home construction plummets in Boston, study shows

Boston’s shortage of available housing may not be coming to an end any time soon, now that new home starts have gotten off to a very slow start this year, according to figures released Thursday by Dodge Data &

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Boston condos now more expensive than single-family homes

The average condo in Boston costs more than an average single-family home in the area, according to the latest numbers from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors. Sales for both single-family homes and condos softened in February, a factor attributed to

HOA fees are on the rise

  Condo shoppers have more to contend with than just rising home prices. According to a new report from Trulia, homeowners association (HOA) fees are on the rise across the nation. The U.S. has seen a rise in homeowners association

My Style: Scott Farrell, managing partner, Atlas Properties, Boston

Number of years in real estate: Six years Describe your look: A dad with two young kids still trying to be metrosexual What do you consider a “fashion don’t”? Gym socks and dress shoes What is your favorite piece of

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How “green” is the average homebuilder?

  “Green” amenities and building practices are all the rage, but how green is the average homebuilder, really? As it turns out, some green practices and products are more popular than others among single-family home builders. According to a recent

More young unmarried couples buying homes together

Millennials value individuality and often defy tradition. But according to a recent analysis from Zillow, the full picture of the American dream has not been lost on Millennials – owning a home still remains one of the largest milestones in adulthood, though

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NAR: Northeast sees bump in existing-home sales in January

  The Northeast saw a jump in existing-home sales in January, according to the National Association of Realtors. And so did most everywhere else. “Much of the country saw robust sales activity last month as strong hiring and improved

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