Don’t Call it a Bubble

The median pending sale price for a single-family home statewide in May rose over $400,000 for the first time this year, and the third time in the last 12 months, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors reported early this month.

Realtors Take to the Hill

More than 450 Realtors visited the State House last week to discuss with legislators the key issues that impact consumers, housing and the economy. Gov. Charlie Baker gave the keynote.

2018

2018 Is Starting Off Even Tougher for Buyers Than 2017

The January numbers are in and the spring market has sprung. From the look of things, 2018 is going to make the feverish 2017 market look tepid and continuing to squeeze buyers. Though the typical spring rush of new listings is coming online, it hasn’t been enough to satisfy the demand created by six years of declining inventory.

Agency Relationships: An Agent’s Perspective

I recently wrote an article designed to inform consumers about the current state of agency relationships in Massachusetts and asked MAR’s General Counsel Mike McDonagh and GBAR’s General Council Bill Mullen to review it to ensure I got it right.