Massachusetts’ Luxury Markets Buck National Price Trends
Massachusetts is home to some of the most expensive luxury markets in America, according to new reports – and they’re getting more expensive.
All-Cash Home Sales Post Modest Decline in Mass.
While 1 in 4 homes in Massachusetts were bought with cash in the first half of this year, these types of deals are on the decline – slightly.
Springfield Was the Hottest Market in Nation in July
The Springfield, Massachusetts area was the hottest housing market in the nation in July, according to Realtor.com.
Mass. Home to Hottest ZIP Codes in Country
The North Shore and North Central Massachusetts helped land the state top rankings in a new report from Realtor.com.
Inventory Increases Putting Pressure on Sellers
With inventory building across New England’s three biggest housing markets, sellers are feeling pressure to cut prices.
Celebs Help Sell Houses, Loans
A spokesperson doesn’t necessarily need to be super famous, but they should at least be recognizable.
Investor Selling Activity Stays Flat in New England
While investors aren’t purchasing as many single-family homes compared to prior years, they are selling more of these properties, according to a new report from Realtor.com.
U.S. Home Inventory Passes 1M While New England Sees Gains
Current prospective homebuyers have more choice than ever in where they put offers in, as unsold listings pile up across the country.
Mass. Homeowners Could Benefit From Elevated SALT Deduction Caps
A proposal to raise the state and local tax deduction cap could see Massachusetts homeowners reap rewards.
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.
Two Mass. Housing Markets Named to List of Hottest 10
Massachusetts had three markets in a ranking of “hottest markets” measured by median days on market.
Worcester, Manchester Lead Nation’s Hottest Housing Markets
The New England housing market is heating up to begin the year, and Boston’s outlying metro areas are leading the pack.
New England Sees Listing Increase. Could the Seller-Buyer Standoff Be Thawing?
The local residential real estate market is getting a slight boost according to a new report from Realtor.com.
Massachusetts Among Most Unaffordable States to Live in U.S.
Massachusetts continues to deal with a lack of affordability and according to Realtor.com, the Commonwealth is one of the worst in the nation in this area.
Typical Mass. Starter Home Cost Surges 58 Percent. NH’s Jump Is Bigger
The income required to afford a starter home across the nation has risen significantly since 2019.
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.
Trump’s Second-Term Agenda Clouds the Outlook for Mortgage Rates
The president-elect campaigned on a promise to make homeownership more affordable by lowering mortgage rates, but his policies could do the opposite, some analysts say.
Boston Down Payments Among Most Expensive in Country
Down payment percentage had increased nationwide beginning in the third quarter of 2021 with this year being the first year that it has begun to decline.
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in Eight Weeks. What Gives?
Mortgage rates have been climbing in recent weeks following a spate of encouraging reports on the U.S. economy, including a hotter-than-expected September jobs report and a snapshot of consumer prices.
Boston Beginning to See Effects of Mortgage Rate Drops
With the Federal Reserve cutting its benchmark interest rate in September, the lower interest rates appear to have driven some increased market activity in Greater Boston.
