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Zumper’s National Rent Report for March 2020 Rental information site Zumper recently released their National Rent Report for March, 2020 showing that the median national rent for 1-bedroom apartment was $ 1,219 (down 0.1%) and the median two-bedroom rent was $ 1,463 (down 0.1%).   Year to date, one-bedroom prices are up 0.2% and two-bedroom prices […]

Ask the Gardener: Eager for spring? What you can do now Carol Stocker adds a little spring in your step in her inaugural 2020 column. Get more expert gardening advice at realestate.boston.com. The post Ask the Gardener: Eager for spring? What you can do now appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook – March 2020 Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. National Economic Outlook By Ingo Winzer February 28, 2020- The corona epidemic in China is disrupting manufacturing for

This castle-like Belmont home with an indoor pool is listed for .2 million The home has six bedrooms, including two masters, as well as seven full baths and three half baths. Search the latest listings at realestate.boston.com. The post This castle-like Belmont home with an indoor pool is listed for $ 4.2 million appeared first

Construction Spending Up in January The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in January was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $ 1,369.2 billion, which is 1.8% above December’s revised estimate.  In addition, January’s figure is 6.8% higher than January, 2019.  Total residential construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of

Snapped up: A Cambridge condo with extensive natural woodwork This condo is located in a cheerful yellow three-decker, and things only get brighter when you step inside. Read more on realestate.boston.com. The post Snapped up: A Cambridge condo with extensive natural woodwork appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Pending Home Sales Up 5.2% in January The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were up 5.2% in January with the NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) increasing to 108.8.  In addition, they reported that year-over-year contract signings were up 5.7%.  However, the lack of

New to Boston: Tips for living large in a small space Experts in tiny-house living offer tips to make your space seem more spacious. Get more design inspiration at realestate.boston.com. The post New to Boston: Tips for living large in a small space appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Up 3.8% According to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, the rate of home price increases reported a 3.8% annual gain in December.  Their 10-City Composite annual increase came in at 2.4% and the 20-City Composite posted a 2.9% year-over-year gain.  The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller

Want a bold look in your home? Look up. Tips for dressing up your ceiling The ceiling — sometimes referred to as a room’s fifth wall — often gets short shrift in decorating schemes. | realestate.boston.com The post Want a bold look in your home? Look up. Tips for dressing up your ceiling appeared first