Sale price growth for single-family homes has slowed across Massachusetts over the last six months, but the median house price has increased in most cities and towns. On the other hand, the following nine cities and towns have seen single-family home prices decrease so far in 2023, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
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Wilmington MA,
Chelmsford MA,
Salem MA,
Easton MA,
Natick MA,
Salisbury MA,
Abington MA,
Littleton MA,
North Reading MA
The average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage climbed to its highest point this year, reaching levels not seen since last fall, according to Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending July 6, 2023.
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The growth in the median price of a Massachusetts single-family home has slowed over the past six months, but it's unclear whether the slowdown in price growth will trigger an increase in inventory.
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As more homeowners look for ways to protect the environment and save money on energy costs, more prospective home buyers in Massachusetts will consider buying a house with solar panels installed.
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The average rate in the United States for the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose nearly a half point for the week ending June 1, 2023, according to Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS).
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Over the last decade, median home prices in Greater Boston and Massachusetts have steadily climbed, accelerating during the COVID-19 Pandemic due to increased demand and short supply.
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When purchasing a home in Massachusetts, title insurance is one of the many expenses buyers are likely to incur at closing.
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Given the headlines in the media about falling Massachusetts home sales, prospective home buyers might get the impression it's now a buyer's real estate market in the spring of 2023. It's not.
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The cost of homeowners insurance in Massachusetts varies depending on several factors, including the value of your home, the coverage, the deductible, and the insurance company you choose. The average cost of homeowners insurance in Massachusetts is $1,320 per year, according to NerdWallet. That's 27 percent less than the national average of $1,820.
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Average U.S. interest rates for the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loan decreased for the third consecutive week for the week ending March 30, 2023, according to Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS).
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Whether you're a first-time home buyer, moving to Massachusetts, or you last purchased a home several years ago, you will want to educate yourself on the current state of the Massachusetts real estate market.
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