Delistings on Rise in Greater Boston
Sellers are pulling their listings off the market in Greater Boston at a faster rate than last year, according to a new analysis by economists at brokerage Redfin.
Bargains Elusive for Gateway Cities Homebuyers
Areas of Greater Boston once considered bargains have seen some of the sharpest home-price appreciation over the last 10 years, leaving first-time buyers struggling.
Cheaper Mass. Towns Bearing the Brunt of Price Run-Ups
As home prices shot into outer space statewide over the last 10 years, much of that growth was happening in Massachusetts’ most affordable communities.
Greater Boston Housing Turnover Rate Falls Further
One measure of Massachusetts’ housing affordability crisis: Homeowners in its biggest metro area won’t – or can’t – move.
Price Drops Becoming More Common in Greater Boston Housing Market
Price cuts are becoming more common across the nation and in the Boston metro area, but they’re not growing nearly as fast as in the rest of the country.
New Listings Dropped in Boston Area as Summer Wound Down
Massachusetts saw a drop in numbers of new home listings as the fall market approached, but the number of homes on the market still grew.
Boston’s Wealthy Are Clustering, New Report Says
A new report from Boston Indicators has found that Greater Boston neighborhoods increasingly divide into a world of haves and have-nots, even as it’s somewhat less segregated by race.
Housing Inventory Jumps in Several Mass. Housing Markets
As the fall housing market looms on the horizon, buyers could find themselves with extra options.
$200K Yearly Income Required to Afford Boston Median Home
While affordability has improved in some areas of the United States, affording a single-family home in Greater Boston is not an easy task.
Boston Single-Family Homes Face Minimal Risk of Selling For Loss
Greater Boston has one of the lowest shares of single-family homes at risk of selling for a loss, according to a new report from Redfin.
Boston Still Has a Lot Fewer Sellers than Buyers
Elsewhere in America, homeowners may have to wait before a buyer comes along. But not in Greater Boston.
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.
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.
Over-Asking Price Home Sales Drop in Boston
While homebuyer competition is increasing across the United States, the amount of homes in Boston selling for above asking price dropped year-over-year.
Massachusetts Markets Predicted to Cool Off in 2025
Realtor.com economists project Greater Boston will have a drop in sales while home prices are projected to grow by 5.6 percent year over year.
While Pending Sales Plateau Nationwide, Boston Sees Uptick
Pending home sales plateaued for the first time since January but in Greater Boston, they increased at one of the highest rates in the country.
Boston Starter Home Prices Tick Upward
While starter homes across the nation are getting more affordable, the same can not be said for those in Greater Boston.
Boston Bucks Trend As Homes Continue to Get Snatched Up
While a recent report from Redfin shows that 48 percent of homes for sale in August were on the market for at least 60 days, the Boston market remains one of the most competitive in the country.
Mass. Home Sales Were Slow to Rise in August
In August, prices continued to rise but so did sales, signaling that the demand is there in the single-family market.
As Fed Telegraphs Rate Cut, Boston Home Values Decelerate
While home values are cooling off, competition – and prices – could be heating up in the coming months if the Fed’s rate cuts bring out a wave of buyers.
