Could Boston Turn on Biotech?
Don’t be so happy that Boston’s biotech boom is leading to lots of big-ticket home sales. That same upward pressure on home prices could sour the region on the industry.
As Weather Cools, Nantucket, Vineyard Stay Hot
Real estate agents on both islands are busier than ever, awed by the influx of wealth propelling the sales, concerned about those who can’t compete – and wondering what 2022 will bring.
Westport Home Sells for $1M Over Asking
A seaside home in the South Coast’s western-most town recently sold for a jaw-dropping $1 million over the asking price, according to the listing agent.
Banker & Tradesman’s Editorial Cartoon: Custom Floors
With the Celtics’ ex-president of basketball operations Danny Ainge’s Wellesley mansion on the market, potential buyers are eying some special features.
David Ortiz Plans Estate Sale as He Downsizes
Former Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is cleaning house, and you might be surprised by what he’s selling.
Hot Housing Market Boosts Once-Overlooked Places
Amid a strong market in 2019 – stronger still in Greater Boston – that keeps sending prices worryingly higher, places like Brockton and Springfield that once had a hard time attracting attention saw healthy growth.
New York Fed: Trump Tax Reform Could Be Depressing Home Sales
Changes in federal tax laws passed by the Republican-controlled Congress in late 2017 and signed by President Donald Trump could be to blame for depressing home sales in 2018, according to research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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