FHFA House Price Index Up 15.7% from Last Year
FHFA House Price Index Up 15.7% from Last Year According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), U.S. house prices were up 1.8% in April and up 15.7% from April, 2020. The FHFA produces the nation’s only public, freely available house price indexes (HPIs) that measure changes in single-family house […]
How To Get Home Depot Discounts and Cash Rebates
Hey, Did you get your cash back check last month from Home Depot? The Boston Real Estate Investors Association average member received $1,500 for the prior 6 months along with their all the discounts off normal retail from Home Depot. If you are not yet a member of Boston REIA, please click here If you have not yet activated […]
SCOTUS Leaves CDC Eviction Moratorium in Place
SCOTUS Leaves CDC Eviction Moratorium in Place In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to end the CDC’s nationwide moratorium on evictions. Previously, U.S. District Court Judge Dabney Friedrich struck down the moratorium saying it exceeded CDC’s authority, however, she put her ruling on hold, pending appeal. The AP is reporting that […]
Long-term US mortgage rates have dipped under 3% (July 1)
Long-term US mortgage rates have dipped under 3% (July 1) Borrowing costs hit a record low of 2.65 percent in January, but have seesawed since mid-April. Continue reading at realestate.boston.com. The post Long-term US mortgage rates have dipped under 3% (July 1) appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Nosy Neighbors Should Be a Landlord’s Best Friend
Nosy Neighbors Should Be a Landlord’s Best Friend On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron says as a landlord, having more eyes and ears looking out for your property can only help protect its value. He discusses why knowing the neighbors of your rental properties can give you the upper hand […]
Boston city councilors file a proposal to keep affordable apartments from hitting market rate
Boston city councilors file a proposal to keep affordable apartments from hitting market rate Boston city councilors file a petition to give the city the authority to regulate rents at certain private housing developments. | realestate.boston.com The post Boston city councilors file a proposal to keep affordable apartments from hitting market rate appeared first on […]
Landlords Struggle to get Federal Rental Assistance
Landlords Struggle to get Federal Rental Assistance CNBC’s Diana Olick says getting rental assistance to the estimated 6 million+ tenants behind on their rent has been incredibly difficult and landlords are being “left in the lurch.” Click here to watch on CNBC.com. Click here for rental assistance resources state by state. The post […]
Report: Rents in Boston climbed 4.4 percent in only a month
Report: Rents in Boston climbed 4.4 percent in only a month Boston’s monthly rent change ranks sixth among the nation’s 100 largest cities. Continue reading at realestate.boston.com. The post Report: Rents in Boston climbed 4.4 percent in only a month appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Construction Employment Declines as Material Costs Soar
Construction Employment Declines as Material Costs Soar According to recent data from the Associated General Contractors of America, construction employment in May remained below April’s level in 40 states and the District of Columbia. The AGC says skyrocketing material prices as well as excessive delays in receiving construction supplies were holding back the industry’s recovery. […]
CDC Eviction Moratorium Extended One Final Time Through July 31, 2021
CDC Eviction Moratorium Extended One Final Time Through July 31, 2021 Massachusetts Also Extends Certain Eviction Protections The Centers for Disease Control announced today that its CDC Eviction Moratorium will be extended one final time through July 31, 2021. The CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky issued the following statement: “CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has […]