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Pandemic Changes Plans for Renters Hoping to Buy a Home

Pandemic Changes Plans for Renters Hoping to Buy a Home According to a recent survey from RentCafé, the Coronavirus pandemic has dashed the plans of those renters planning to transition to homeownership this year.  They report that in early 2020, 11% of renters said they were ready and planning to buy a home this year.  […]

HGTV Magazine editor Sara Peterson on everything about paint

HGTV Magazine editor Sara Peterson on everything about paint What color should you paint a floor? What about painting the room and the trim the same color? Get more design inspiration at realestate.boston.com. The post HGTV Magazine editor Sara Peterson on everything about paint appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Consumer Price Index Up Slightly in June

Consumer Price Index Up Slightly in June The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% in June.  In addition, the gasoline index’s rise accounted for over half of the monthly increase in the seasonally adjusted all items index. “The all items index increased […]

How High are 2020’s Sales Taxes in Your State?

How High are 2020’s Sales Taxes in Your State? You could say that sales taxes are the form of taxation that truly affects every person – it’s the classic consumption tax.  It is also the one politicians often reach for first to ratchet-up to fund their next project du jour. That being said, the folks […]

The Housing Markets Hardest Hit by the Pandemic

The Housing Markets Hardest Hit by the Pandemic What housing markets have been the hardest hit by the pandemic?  CNBC’s Squawk Box spoke with Bankrate.com’s Jeff Ostrowski about which areas have been the hardest hit and which have fared the best.  In particular, Ostrowski discussed his Housing Hardship index which combines mortgage delinquencies with unemployment […]

Jobs in Construction Rise By 158k

Jobs in Construction Rise By 158k According to recent data from the Associated General Contractors of America, construction employment increased by 158k jobs in June, with most of the gain concentrated in home-building.  However, employment related to infrastructure experienced a decline.  The AGC said additional infrastructure-building job losses would be inevitable unless state & local […]

Website helps homeowners gauge buyer interest before listing

Website helps homeowners gauge buyer interest before listing There is no fee for using Selling Later; the developers suggest making a donation to charities. The post Website helps homeowners gauge buyer interest before listing appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

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