Residential Real Estate
Beacon Hill Floats Dueling Broker Fee Ban Proposals
Gov. Maura Healey has put political capital behind eliminating apartment broker fees, but state legislators have backed two wildly different ways to make that happen.
The Green Mirage Sweeping America
A deceptive calling campaign is sweeping the country, costing homeowners hundreds of thousands of dollars in mortgage fraud, according to a federal watchdog.
Boston Median Monthly Mortgage Payment Ticks Upwards
While monthly mortgage payments are declining in 12 of the 50 most populous U.S. metro areas, Boston is continuing to see the median monthly mortgage payment increase, according to a new report from Redfin.
Crumbling Foundations in Central Mass. Fuel Continuing Appeals for Aid
As homeowners dealing with crumbling concrete foundations implored lawmakers Tuesday to deliver financial assistance, House Democrats declined to support a budget amendment to create a relief fund seeded with $100 million.
Planning Is Key for Senior Homeowners
Survey after survey has shown that seniors have a strong desire to remain in their homes until they pass. But some will eventually experience a life event that will alter their thinking.
Ex-COO to Replace Longitme CEO of Cape Cod Realtors
The Cape Cod and Islands Association of Realtors announced Wednesday that it’s named Betsy Hanson its new CEO. She replaces Ryan Castle, who led the trade group and its MLS for 11 years.
Redfin Joins Zillow in Not Featuring Delayed Listings
Redfin became the latest big name to support the National Association of Realtors’ updates to its pocket listing policy.
In March Home-Sales Data, Flickers of Hope for a Looser Market
Massachusetts home sales ticked down last month and prices rose again, even before the latest bout of economic uncertainty clouded over the nation.
FEMA Quietly Removes Access to New England Coastal Erosion Hazard Tool
At some point between February and early March, as seasonal wind and rain hammered New England coasts, a relatively new but enthusiastically embraced tool for predicting erosion slipped off the Federal Emergency Management Agency website.
Fear for Consumers as Pocket Listings Take Off
The ink is barely dry on NAR’s new pocket listings policy, but already some in the industry worry that more concessions could be made to fans of the practice and that consumers could be harmed.
Don’t Pocket Those Listings
Do you really want to withhold your property from the widest possible audience just to give your agent a chance to bank the entire commission, or at least keep the payday in-house?
Former Cape Home Builders Association Exec Charged With Fraud
Federal prosecutors indicted state Rep. Christopher Flanagan, of Dennis, for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Cape Cod homebuilders trade group on Friday.
Zillow Will Not Publish Off-MLS Homes
After updates to the National Association of Realtor’s Clear Cooperation policy on pocket listings, Zillow announced that it will not publish homes that are not published on multiple listing services.
Down Payments Increased in 2024
Homebuyers in 2024 paid an increasing amount in down payments in Massachusetts last year. Nationally, buyers broke records in both total down payment volume and the percentage of purchase price.
Purchase Rate Lock Volume Was Trending Up in March
Before President Donald Trump set off fears of a financial crisis with his broad international tariffs last week, it seemed like homebuyer demand was on the upswing in the Boston area.
Boston Named Top Place to Sell This Spring
With competition and demand remaining high, homesellers can expect to sell their home rather quickly. Homes in Greater Boston are on the market for eight days on average, according to Zillow economists.
Mass. Businesses Grow Pessimistic Due to Tariffs
Even before the Trump administration latest tariffs, announced last week, sent the stock market into a tailspin, Massachusetts businesses were turning pessimistic about the state economy in March.
Personnel File – No. 401
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Cape Cod Luxury Properties Likely to Be a Hot Commodity in 2025
From their investment potential, to the high cost of renovations to an influx of out-of-state, climate-driven buyers, lots of factors are supporting demand this year.
This Real Estate Agent Went FSBO
This agent – licensed in another state – sold his parent’s home in a highly sought-after area in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., for $100,000 over the asking price, but regrets his decision.
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