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Mortgage Rates by Decade Just last month we posted about mortgage interest rates hitting an all-time low.  Today’s infographic from Keeping Current Matters puts interest rates into perspective over the last 50 years.  They remind us that “it helps to see the dollars and cents you’ll save when you purchase a home while mortgage rates […]

Existing-home sales jump 30 percent in the Northeast The July surge in sales the National Association of Realtors reported marked the second straight month of accelerating purchases. The post Existing-home sales jump 30 percent in the Northeast appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook – August 2020 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 August 18, 2020 – As we get more actual data about the

Decluttering to make room for a home office? Where and how to donate items in Greater Boston The coronavirus pandemic had shut down or otherwise disrupted organizations that facilitate donations in Greater Boston. The post Decluttering to make room for a home office? Where and how to donate items in Greater Boston appeared first on

2020’s Top Metros for Apartment Construction What are the top metros in the country where apartments are being built?  According to RentCafé, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is set to complete nearly 20k apartments by the end of the year – topping their chart for 3 years in a row.  While they report that overall apartment

Housing Starts & Permits Jump Up in July The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,496,000, which is 22.6% higher than June’s revised number.  July’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 547k.  Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building

Airbnb Property Manager Beaten & Shot Trying to Break Up Party We hate seeing these kind of stories but they serve a purpose in that the world is (and can be) a dangerous place.  It is a good reminder to always do your due diligence with screening potential tenants (both short and long-term) as well

12 must-see homes you can tour from your couch (Aug. 19) From a charming three-bedroom Millis home with a new kitchen for $ 419,000 to a six-bedroom gated estate in Weston for $ 8,250,000. The post 12 must-see homes you can tour from your couch (Aug. 19) appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Consumer Price Index Up 0.6% in July The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumeers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% in July (same as June).  Interestingly, they report that once again the gasoline index rose in July (after June’s sharp increase) and accounted for about one quarter of

This Mass. city was named the No. 4 ‘Hottest’ ZIP code in America Three other New England cities also made the list. See why home buyers are attracted to these communities. | realestate.boston.com The post This Mass. city was named the No. 4 ‘Hottest’ ZIP code in America appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.