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Massachusetts Home Prices Rise Modestly, Sales Plummet in 2023

Jan 17, 2024 9:22:39 AM

Massachusetts home prices rose modestly in 2023 as price growth slowed compared to the previous three years, and sales plummeted, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR).

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Massachusetts Home Prices, Massachusetts Association of Realtors

Haverhill, MA Home Prices Rose in 2023, But More Slowly

Jan 15, 2024 8:18:17 AM

Haverhill, Massachusetts, single-family home and condominium prices increased in 2023 compared to 2022, but price growth slowed, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR).

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Haverhill MA

Will Declining Interest Rates Increase Home Buyer Competition?

Dec 15, 2023 5:42:25 PM

Recent mortgage interest rate news has been music to the ears of prospective home buyers shell-shocked by the spike in rates over the late summer and fall.

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Topics: Mortgages 101, Mortgage Rates & News

Despite Tight Inventory, Competition for Homes Eases a Bit

Nov 29, 2023 8:55:16 AM

The competition for homes in Massachusetts appears to have eased a bit during the first 10 months of 2023 despite the decline in real estate inventory.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Home-buying Tips, Massachusetts Home Prices, Mortgage Rates & News

Mortgage Interest Rates Drop Nearly .75% in a Month

Nov 22, 2023 1:37:11 PM

Since reaching more than 8 percent last month, the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loan has plummeted almost three-quarters of a percent over four weeks, according to the Mortgage News Daily (MND) Index.

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Topics: Mortgages 101, Mortgage Rates & News

Should You Buy a Home Without A Buyer Agent?

Nov 13, 2023 11:52:12 AM

While the desire to own a home is wise and exciting, embarking on your Massachusetts home-buying journey without a buyer agent is akin to venturing into a complex maze without a guide, potentially leading to costly detours and missed opportunities.

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Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc., first-time hombuyer

Mortgage Interest Rates Have Dropped. How Much Can Home Buyers Save?

Nov 9, 2023 6:21:32 PM

Prospective home buyers in Massachusetts and around the country have had to contend with an increasing triple threat in the real estate market in 2023: higher prices, lower inventory, and rising mortgage interest rates.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Massachusetts Home Prices, The Warren Group, Mortgage Rates & News

Home Buyers: Don't Be Fooled By The 20% Down Payment Myth

Nov 4, 2023 1:36:43 PM

Prospective Massachusetts first-time home buyers have a variety of home loan programs to help them buy their first home with a low down payment, yet many new home buyers still believe they must have enough cash for a 20 percent down payment.

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Topics: Home-buying Tips, Mortgages 101

Home Buyers Struggle With Inventory, Prices, and Interest Rates

Oct 30, 2023 8:35:40 PM

Home buyers bought the fewest single-family homes in Massachusetts in any September in 13 years due to low inventory, record high prices, and rising interest rates, The Warren Group reported on October 18, 2023.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Massachusetts Home Prices, The Warren Group, Greater Boston Association of Realtors, Mortgage News Daily

Mortgage Interest Rates, Home Prices Continue to Rise

Oct 18, 2023 5:28:25 PM

Prospective home buyers face rising interest rates and home prices in Massachusetts, making affordability challenging.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Massachusetts Home Prices, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Greater Boston Association of Realtors

Navigating Home Warranty Contracts with Confidence in Massachusetts

Sep 20, 2023 12:32:51 PM

Purchasing a new home is a significant investment. Homebuyers should consider the total cost of home ownership, so protecting themselves from unexpected expenses is a reasonable concern.

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Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.

Just How Low Can Massachusetts Real Estate Inventory Go?

Aug 31, 2023 12:04:00 PM

The number of single-family and condominium homes for sale in Massachusetts plunged in July compared to July 2022, according to data compiled and released by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) earlier this month.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Massachusetts Home Prices, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, New Hampshire Association of Realtors, Greater Boston Association of Realtors, Rhode Island Association of Realtors, New Hampshire Home Prices, Rhode Island Home Prices

   

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