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.
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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).
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Medford MA,
Malden MA
Single-family home sales in Methuen, Massachusetts, outpaced sales in Haverhill, Massachusetts, in April 2024, while the median price in both cities increased, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
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Haverhill MA,
Methuen MA
Spring has sprung, and the Greater Boston real estate market is blooming. While open houses might seem like a delightful way to spend a sunny afternoon browsing potential homes, there's a hidden danger lurking behind those charming smiles – a conflict of interest.
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The median price of a single-family home in Massachusetts rose in March and during the first quarter of 2024, while inventory and sales declined, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR).
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The recent settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and plaintiffs represented by class-action lawyers has garnered much attention in the media and elsewhere.
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President Joseph Biden unveiled a comprehensive plan last week to reduce housing costs and make homeownership more accessible, particularly for first-time home buyers and low-income families.
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Mortgage rates in the United States declined on average for the week ending March 7, 2024, and were slightly above rates last year, according to Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
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Rhode Island Home Prices
Embarking on your homeownership journey is an exciting milestone, but it also introduces new responsibilities, like making your first mortgage payment.
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Mortgages 101,
Real Estate Misc.
In a recent episode of the NAEBA podcast "Listen Up Homebuyers," host Victoria Ray Henderson spoke with Jeff Jackson, Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Federal Insurance Directorate, who oversees flood insurance operations for FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.
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The median house price in Melrose, Massachusetts, continued upward in 2023 as inventory remained tight, but price growth slowed compared to the previous three years.
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Melrose MA
A recent Boston Business Journal headline proclaimed, "Renters, beware: Boston ranks #1 in the U.S. for apartment investors." How do housing consumers fight back?
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