Listed: In this Newton mansion once owned by a gold medalist, even the shoes get special attention
Listed: In this Newton mansion once owned by a gold medalist, even the shoes get special attention The Chestnut Hill home was once owned by Dr. Tenley Albright, the first US woman to win Olympic Gold in figure skating. See inside at realestate.boston.com. The post Listed: In this Newton mansion once owned by a gold […]
AAA Says 37 Million Americans Will Travel Over Memorial Day
AAA Says 37 Million Americans Will Travel Over Memorial Day They’re back….Last year, due to the pandemic, AAA declined to issue their annual Memorial Day travel forecast for the first time in decades. Now, fast-forward one year, the pandemic is winding down (hopefully) and AAA is back with their prediction that over 37 million Americans […]
The new American status symbol: A backyard that’s basically fancy living space
The new American status symbol: A backyard that’s basically fancy living space For many well-to-do Americans and those who aspire to join their ranks, the backyard has become the ultimate family room. | realestate.boston.com The post The new American status symbol: A backyard that’s basically fancy living space appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Black Knight Says Forbearance Volume Up Slightly in May
Black Knight Says Forbearance Volume Up Slightly in May Black Knight is reporting that forbearance volumes rose by 16k (+0.74%), in May, which they say is only the second increase over the past 12 weeks. As of May 18, 2021 there were 2.18 million (4.1% of homeowners) mortgages remaining in COVID-19-related forbearance plans. However they […]
10 must-see open houses happening this weekend (May 29-30)
10 must-see open houses happening this weekend (May 29-30) From a one-bedroom, fully furnished Wareham condo for $ 295,000 to a five-bedroom estate in downtown Hingham for $ 2,750,000. | realestate.boston.com The post 10 must-see open houses happening this weekend (May 29-30) appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Even More Americans Now Say Real Estate Is the Best Investment
Even More Americans Now Say Real Estate Is the Best Investment Winning…..For the 8th year in a row, Gallup is reporting that more Americans prefer real estate over other long-term investment vehicles for growing wealth. When broken down, the numbers show that 41% prefer real estate (up 6 points from 2020), 26% prefer the stock […]
Top 10 U.S. Counties Where Homeownership Tenure Is Rising
Top 10 U.S. Counties Where Homeownership Tenure Is Rising According to their recent Q1 2021 U.S. Sales Report, ATTOM Data Solutions says nationwide homeseller profit margins increased to 34.2% in Q1 2021, up from 30.8% in Q1 2020. The typical home-sale profit in Q1 2021 increased 26% to $ 70,050 from $ 55,750 in Q1 […]
New life for an old ‘Garage?’ Plans filed to remake a Harvard Square landmark
New life for an old ‘Garage?’ Plans filed to remake a Harvard Square landmark Indeed, The Garage was once a parking garage. Before that, it was the home of stables for the horse-drawn trolleys. | realestate.boston.com The post New life for an old ‘Garage?’ Plans filed to remake a Harvard Square landmark appeared first on […]
Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for May 2021
Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for May 2021 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 May, 2021 As more and more people are vaccinated and as more […]
We Are Rich Because We Are Free!
We Are Rich Because We Are Free! Today’s image from infographicsarchive.com, quite frankly, nails it. America is a rich country because we are free. They point out that the average American has more than one car, air conditioning, and eats out several times a week (pandemic aside). Take a look at the necessary building blocks […]