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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Home-buying Tips,
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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Real Estate Market,
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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Home-buying Tips,
Real Estate Misc.
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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Real Estate Market,
Community Information,
Massachusetts Home Prices,
Massachusetts Association of Realtors,
Andover MA,
North Andover MA
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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Real Estate Market,
Community Information,
Massachusetts Home Prices,
Massachusetts Association of Realtors,
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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Real Estate Market,
Community Information,
Massachusetts Association of Realtors,
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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Real Estate Market,
Home-buying Tips,
Real Estate Misc.
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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Real Estate Market,
Massachusetts Home Prices,
Massachusetts Association of Realtors,
Mortgage Rates & News
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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Real Estate Market,
Home-buying Tips,
Real Estate Misc.
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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Real Estate Market,
Mortgage Rates & News,
New Hampshire Association of Realtors,
New Hampshire Home Prices,
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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Home-buying Tips,
Mortgages 101,
Real Estate Misc.