The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loan has risen for four consecutive weeks after reaching its lowest level in two years about four weeks ago, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Oct 25, 2024 7:34:29 PM
The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loan has risen for four consecutive weeks after reaching its lowest level in two years about four weeks ago, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Topics: Mortgage Rates & News
Oct 12, 2024 7:54:01 AM
If you're embarking on your home-buying journey and want a buyer agent to help navigate the process, you must sign a written buyer agency agreement.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.
Sep 27, 2024 5:27:11 PM
Greater Boston home buyers faced higher prices despite more inventory in August, the Greater Boston Association of Realtors reported.
Topics: Real Estate Market, Condominium, Massachusetts Home Prices, Mortgage Rates & News, Greater Boston Association of Realtors
Sep 20, 2024 11:41:44 AM
Journalists and others have written many articles about the settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and plaintiff attorneys regarding commissions.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc., National Association of Realtors
Sep 4, 2024 9:26:19 PM
A rehabilitation loan allows home buyers to purchase a home that may need repairs or renovations and bundle the costs of those improvements into their mortgage.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Mortgages 101, Loan Programs, Real Estate Misc.
Aug 19, 2024 10:39:44 AM
Massachusetts homeowners and prospective home buyers should expect to see thousands more accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in neighborhoods throughout the state in the coming years after the signing of a new law.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Community Information, Real Estate Misc., Real Estate Law, Homeowner Tips
Aug 16, 2024 10:06:01 AM
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is not a new concept. ADUs have been around in some form in the United States for nearly as long as housing.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc., Real Estate Law, Homeowner Tips
Aug 9, 2024 4:39:16 PM
The Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate agreed on a final $5.16 billion housing bond bill that included Senate language prohibiting offers to purchase a home conditioned on a home buyer waiving or limiting their rights to a home inspection.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Real Estate Misc.
Jul 5, 2024 6:50:36 PM
The real estate markets in Stoneham, Massachusetts, and Wakefield, Massachusetts, were competitive during 2024's first five months, but more so in Stoneham.
Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Wakefield MA, Stoneham MA
Jun 20, 2024 2:38:07 PM
Ever wondered how thousands of homes magically appear on real estate websites? The answer lies in a powerful tool called the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). But what exactly is the MLS, and how does it benefit everyone involved in a real estate transaction?
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.
May 30, 2024 5:15:37 PM
The cost of a single-family home in Andover, Massachusetts, soared double digits during the first four months of the year, outpacing neighboring North Andover, Massachusetts, according to a sales analysis by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Andover MA, North Andover MA
May 28, 2024 6:03:17 PM
It's more expensive to buy a single-family home in Medford, Massachusetts, compared to Malden, Massachusetts, and prospective Medford home buyers are paying a higher percentage over the original listing price, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR).
Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Medford MA, Malden MA
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