Post-Election Uncertainty Grows for the Fed
Between mixed economic signals and president-elect Donald Trump’s statements that he wants greater control over interest rate policy, it’s up in the air what happens next.
Harvard Researchers Say Immigrants Not to Blame for Home Price Spikes
While immigration has been used as a talking point by some politicians when discussing the United States housing market, research from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University shows that price growth predates a recent surge in immigration.
Housing Replaces Labs to Begin South Boston Development
Developers plan to build the 636-unit housing portion first at the 1.7-million-square-foot 776 Summer St. project in South Boston, reflecting lack of current demand for 860,000 square feet of approved office and lab space.
Economic Concerns Drove Shift to Trump, Healey Says
Voters “were making a statement in part about how they were feeling in terms of their own personal welfare,” she said.
NAR Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers Illustrates Affordability Issues
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to the lowest historical share since NAR data collection began in 1981.