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Existing-Home Sales Down 1.7% in November The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 1.7% in November, however both the Northeast and Midwest regions both reported growth.  The median existing-home price for all housing types was $ 271,300, up 6.2% from November, 2018 – marking 93 straight months of year-over-year […]

SECURE Act Signed into Law Just before slipping (slithering?) out of town for their annual Christmas break, Congress passed (and subsequently signed by the President) the $ 1.4 trillion Further Consolidated Appropriations Act that will fund the federal government for the rest of FY 2020.  However, sneakily tucked into that measure was something that will

Listed: Newly-constructed Newton estate for .3 million In the prestigious West Newton Hill neighborhood, this contemporary mansion is looking for a new owner. 111 Forest Ave., a 6,721-square-foot home on nearly half an acre, went on the market for $ 5,300,000 on March 26. The estate was built earlier this year, and boasts seven bedrooms,

Negative Homeowner Equity Continues to Decline According to the latest CoreLogic Homeowner Equity Report, U.S. homeowners with mortgages (64% of all properties) have seen their equity increase by nearly $ 457 billion since Q3 2018 – representing a 5.1% increase, year over year.  In addition, the total number of mortgaged residential properties with negative equity

What exactly is a ‘modern farmhouse?’ This is why so many of our kitchens have apron sinks, Shaker cabinets and industrial lighting. Get more design inspiration at realestate.boston.com. The post What exactly is a ‘modern farmhouse?’ appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

A Mutually Beneficial Partnership A Mutually Beneficial Partnership By Juan Bueno, Vice President, Sales, The Home Depot Real estate investors are up against countless demands in today’s fast-paced environment. Whether you’re prepping a vacant property for move-in or repairing an occupied residence, there’s a real need to work smarter, not harder, to succeed. This is

Home of the Week: Ipswich ranch expansion bears fruit — literally The owner added a second master suite and an orchard to the property. Search the latest listings to buy or rent at realestate.boston.com. The post Home of the Week: Ipswich ranch expansion bears fruit — literally appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Santa Claus Throughout History If you haven’t got your Christmas shopping done by now you’d better get cracking! In the meantime, here’s a handy graphic about the origins of Santa Claus and how the current incarnation of him came to be.  We truly hope you have a safe & happy holiday season as well as

Luxury Home of the Week: A chic new estate in Chestnut Hill with a heated pool This modern, angular new construction in Chestnut Hill is on the market for just over $ 3 million. Located at 955 Hammond St., the home is outfitted with a contemporary glass staircase, motorized blinds, and an elevator. A chic,

OSHA Enforcement & Compliance Increased in 2019 End of year statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) showed a significant increase in the number of inspections and a record amount of compliance assistance to further their mission of workplaces free of hazards.  Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act