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Construction spending in the U.S. experiences a slight decrease once more in July

U.S. Construction Spending in July 2024 The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in July, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,162.7 billion, which is 0.3% lower than June’s revised number. However, July’s revised estimate is 6.7% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted […]

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Boston’s East Boston – A Neighborhood On The Rise

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In this episode we discuss East Boston. We dig in and do a deep dive into the neighborhoods of East Boston while looking at all the other amenities that East Boston has to offer its residents. We also talk about the three different neighborhoods in East Boston. Jeffries Point, Orient Heights and Eagle Hill. About

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WHO IS TO BLAME FOR HIGH HOME PRICES?

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Home prices are high, but who (or what) is to blame? It’s not just one factor that makes home prices high…. It’s a lot of factors that all work in tandem to support a housing market that is by design to be robust. Have these factors led to a housing bubble? What or who has

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CoreLogic reports that single-family rental prices remain stable.

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CoreLogic Reports Stable Growth in U.S. Single-Family Rental Prices According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices continue to hold steady in June 2024, with prices posting a 2.9% gain year-over-year. In addition they report that rental prices for low-end properties were up 1.9% compared to high-end properties where

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Celebrate Labor Day 2024 with the Latest Real Estate Investment Trends

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Labor Day: A Brief Overview This Monday, September 2nd is Labor Day. The annual 3-day weekend marks the unofficial end of Summer and ushers in the cool Fall season – although Fall doesn’t officially begin until September 22nd. Today’s graphic gives us the “Reader’s Digest” version of Labor Day facts. As always, stay safe and

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Moving to Boston – Get to Know South Boston

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In this episode, we discuss South Boston. We do a deep dive into the different neighborhoods of Southie and look at their differences. This includes a drive of the different neighborhoods within Southie. About this video: You are interested in moving to Boston, but there are so many neighborhoods… You start the search by learning

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No Bubble to Burst: The Inflation-Driven Rise in Home Prices

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The distinction between home value appreciation and inflation-induced price increases. What is the inflation impact? Economic insights explaining why we might not be heading towards a dramatic fall in home prices. How current inflation rates are uniquely impacting the housing market. What are the inflation effects on the economy. This video is a must-watch for

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Scheming Real Estate Agents – Want More Commission

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Professor Details Ways Contracts Allow Buyer Agents to Collect More Compensation In a new report, University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier details ways in which contracts allow buyer agents to collect more compensation than agreed-to with the buyer. New Transaction Forms Created Post NAR Settlement Incomprehensible to Average Homebuyers New transaction forms created

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NAR’s revised guidelines are revolutionizing the home buying experience.

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New Rules from NAR Impact Home Buying Process Recent posts have highlighted the impact of a lawsuit on realtor commissions. On a Real Estate News for Investors episode, Kathy Fettke discusses the changing landscape of home buying. Gone are the days of casual home tours with newly met real estate agents. The National Association of

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Cleantech Startup Active Surfaces Moves From Somerville to Woburn

Clean technology startup Active Surfaces relocates from Somerville to Woburn.

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Active Surfaces Expands to Woburn Innovation Cluster WOBURN, MA – Climate tech startup Active Surfaces has expanded from Somerville to Cummings Properties’ Woburn innovation cluster. The solar technology startup recently moved from Greentown Labs’ cleantech incubator to a 4,800-square-foot facility at 34 Commerce Way, Woburn. Co-founded in 2022, Active Surfaces is the brainchild of Massachusetts

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