Report names Worcester one of the most competitive housing markets in US
Report names Worcester one of the most competitive housing markets in US In the most competitive housing market in US history, sales are beginning to stall, but the Worcester market is hot, according to a report Redfin released Thursday. The most competitive market in June was Oakland, where 85.3 percent of homes sold above list […]
Americans Owe More Than $1.7 Trillion in Student Loans
Americans Owe More Than .7 Trillion in Student Loans We’ve posted a lot about student loan debt over the past few years. According to the federal government, outstanding student loans in the U.S. has reached over $ 1.7 trillion comprising over 45 million borrowers. Today’s infographic from Statista shows how what debt has sharply risen […]
Will Massachusetts do enough to limit evictions?
Will Massachusetts do enough to limit evictions? Advocates for tenants say the distribution of the money has been slow and more time is needed to distribute it and repay landlords. | realestate.boston.com The post Will Massachusetts do enough to limit evictions? appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Black Knight Says Delinquency Rate Up 1.5%
Black Knight Says Delinquency Rate Up 1.5% According to the latest Mortgage Monitor from Black Knight, the delinquency rate rose 1.5% in May coming in at 4.73%. However serious delinquencies were down 99k – marking 9 straights months of improvement. In addition they report that the national foreclosure rate came in at 2.5%. “Though we’ve […]
The news on US long-term mortgage rates is mixed (July 15)
The news on US long-term mortgage rates is mixed (July 15) The Federal Reserve chairman suggested in House testimony Wednesday that inflation “will likely remain elevated” in coming months. | realestate.boston.com The post The news on US long-term mortgage rates is mixed (July 15) appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Digital Closings Have Spiked 228%
Digital Closings Have Spiked 228% According to a recent report form HousingWire, digital closings have spiked 228% since 2019 as more of the industry moves online. Citing data from American Land Title Association, they also said remote online notarization use jumped 547%. Indeed… “Since the onset of the pandemic, title and settlement professionals rapidly adapted […]
Tell us your most frustrating homeowners association stories
Tell us your most frustrating homeowners association stories There are thousands of homeowners associations in Massachusetts and plenty of exasperating stories to go with them. Tell us about your HOA experiences. The post Tell us your most frustrating homeowners association stories appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Successful Lazy Landlord Series – Episode 1
Ep. 1 Welcome to the Successful Lazy Landlord Series – iscscreening
Live like the characters on ‘Yellowstone’ without leaving New England
Live like the characters on ‘Yellowstone’ without leaving New England These properties will make you feel as if you’re in the heart of the Kevin Costner-led rancher drama. Read more on realestate.boston.com. The post Live like the characters on ‘Yellowstone’ without leaving New England appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Which States have the Highest & Lowest Property Taxes?
Which States have the Highest & Lowest Property Taxes? The Tax Foundation says that since property taxes are tied to housing values, it makes sense that the actual dollar amounts of property taxes tend to be higher in places with higher housing prices. They recently put together a new map for 2021 that focuses on […]