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Congress Needs to Help Renters & Property Owners Recover from COVID-19 Congress Needs to Help Renters & Property Owners Recover from COVID-19 by Charles Tassell, COO, National REIA The Coronavirus (Covid-19) is dominating the headlines, news, and in many cases the fears and concerns of many!  Congress has passed two bills addressing various aspects of […]

Just listed: Condo in former Southie church mixes stained glass and smart-home tech A condo in a converted church means dramatic architecture is all but guaranteed, and 45 West Broadway, Unit 307, is no exception. The South Boston residence inside the converted Saints Peter and Paul Church hit the market for $ 849,000. Located on

Critical Update: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Massachusetts Real Estate Impacts Significant Impacts Hitting: Registry and Court Closures, Closing and Financing Delays, Social Distancing, School Closings, Quarantine Potential As I was writing this post tonight, Gov. Baker ordered the shutdown of all schools through April 6, closed down restaurants and bars, and is banning gatherings over 25 people.

Foreclosure Activity Up 13% in January According to ATTOM Data’s most recent Foreclosure Market Trends Report, there were just over 60k properties with foreclosure filings across America in January.  This figure was 13% higher than December and 7% higher than one year ago.  Sizteen states posted year-over-year increases in foreclosure starts.  In addition, Attom says

For home listings, time is an enemy. NYC brokers want it stopped Homes with a high “days on market’’ count could see their value erode further when they finally do sell. | realestate.boston.com The post For home listings, time is an enemy. NYC brokers want it stopped appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

IRS to Delay Tax Payment Deadline 90 days U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said this week that taxpayers will get a 90-day extension to pay any income taxes they owe for 2019.  As reported by CNBC, Mnuchin said that as part of its coronavirus response, the federal government will give filers 90 days to pay

Just listed: A one-bedroom Southie condo with a deck for 0,000 The living area features a gas fireplace surrounded by custom shelving, as well as cabinets and a wine refrigerator. | realestate.boston.com The post Just listed: A one-bedroom Southie condo with a deck for $ 540,000 appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Coronavirus Looms Heavy Over the Housing Market It is pretty apparent that the current situation our country is experiencing with the Coronavirus will affect the housing market.  A recent Wall Street Journal article (reposted on Realtor.com) said the lowest mortgage rates on record are colliding with the prospect of an economic downturn and will ultimately

Telecommuting Options Enables Locating to More Affordable Cities A new report from Redfin finds that telecommuting increases 25% after a move.  In other words, they found that people are relocating to more affordable cities because they are able to do more of their work remotely.  In addition, their data also found that the most common

Snapped up: Listed for nearly .2 million, a Concord contemporary with an amazing sun porch Abundant windows and vaulted ceilings lend to the airiness of this Concord, which hit the market for $ 1,199,000 on March 2 — and was snapped up nine days later. 45 The Valley Road in Concord was built in 1954