In September 2024, the real estate markets in Burlington, Massachusetts, and Bedford, Massachusetts, showed notable shifts compared to the same month last year.
Single-family home sales declined in Burlington and grew in Bedford. In September, Burlington had no condominium sales, and Bedford condo sales plummeted 67 percent.
From January through September, single-family home sales remained relatively stable year over year, while condominium sales softened, especially in Burlington.
The following data from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors provides more details.
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Burlington MA,
Bedford MA
If you're considering buying a home in Danvers, Massachusetts, or Peabody, Massachusetts, the latest market trends offer helpful insights.
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Massachusetts Home Prices,
Massachusetts Association of Realtors,
Peabody MA,
Danvers MA
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.
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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.
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Home-buying Tips,
Real Estate Misc.
Greater Boston home buyers faced higher prices despite more inventory in August, the Greater Boston Association of Realtors reported.
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Real Estate Market,
Condominium,
Massachusetts Home Prices,
Mortgage Rates & News,
Greater Boston Association of Realtors
Journalists and others have written many articles about the settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and plaintiff attorneys regarding commissions.
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Real Estate Misc.,
National Association of Realtors
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.
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Home-buying Tips,
Mortgages 101,
Loan Programs,
Real Estate Misc.
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.
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Real Estate Misc.,
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Homeowner Tips
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.
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Real Estate Misc.,
Real Estate Law,
Homeowner Tips
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.
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Massachusetts Association of Realtors,
Real Estate Misc.
The real estate markets in Stoneham, Massachusetts, and Wakefield, Massachusetts, were competitive during 2024's first five months, but more so in Stoneham.
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Community Information,
Massachusetts Home Prices,
Massachusetts Association of Realtors,
Wakefield MA,
Stoneham MA
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?
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