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An iconic Framingham hotel is heading to auction

An iconic Framingham hotel is heading to auction Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, which sits on Route 9 just off the Mass.Pike, is slated to be auctioned on Dec. 15. | realestate.boston.com The post An iconic Framingham hotel is heading to auction appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Smaller Multifamilies Gain Market Share in ’19

Smaller Multifamilies Gain Market Share in ’19 The NAHB’s Eye on Housing says that a shift has taken place in the number of multifamily units built as smaller properties, reversing a trend that favored larger buildings over recent years.  Citing data from the Census Bureau’s 2019 Survey of Construction, they point out that the number […]

US housing starts increased more than forecast in October

US housing starts increased more than forecast in October Housing momentum still faces risks, including elevated prices that could weigh on affordability and sideline some potential buyers. | realestate.boston.com The post US housing starts increased more than forecast in October appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Yardi Says Rents Were Flat in October

Yardi Says Rents Were Flat in October According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rents were flat in October.  However, Yardi says the national numbers appear misleading as the sector is experiencing an ever-increasing divergence between outperforming and underperforming markets.  In addition, rents fell 0.6% nationwide, year-over-year.  Indeed… “With each […]

Report: The cost of a single-family home in Mass. jumped 17% in October

Report: The cost of a single-family home in Mass. jumped 17% in October The median home prices for single-family properties and condos in Massachusetts hit record highs for October. | realestate.boston.com The post Report: The cost of a single-family home in Mass. jumped 17% in October appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Study Finds 59% of Renters Used All or Some of Stimulus Check to Cover Rent

Study Finds 59% of Renters Used All or Some of Stimulus Check to Cover Rent According to a recent study by Entrata, 59% of renters used all or some of their stimulus checks to cover rent during recent lockdowns resulting from the Coronavirus. Their survey was conducted with 1037 adult renters and collected between August […]

2020 STRATEGIC TAX PLANNING DON’T PAY UNCLE SAM MORE OF YOUR MONEY!!!

SUMMARY ADAPTED FROM Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax YearAmericans are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2020 tax year…and it’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s return. 1) Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, mostAmericans will receive direct economic recovery rebate […]

US home prices have climbed at their fastest pace since 2013

US home prices have climbed at their fastest pace since 2013 Prices rose in all 181 metropolitan areas. Where are prices going in Boston, Providence, Worcester, Springfield, and Pittsfield? | realestate.boston.com The post US home prices have climbed at their fastest pace since 2013 appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Getting into the GUTS of Rental Property

Getting into the GUTS of Rental Property Brian Hamrick On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Mike Bonadies, a landlord and co-owner of a New Jersey-based property management company about the dirty and gritty side of investing in real estate.  Notably,  the unglamorous aspects […]

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