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Existing-home sales in the Northeast plummeted in May

Existing-home sales in the Northeast plummeted in May The NAR’s chief economist says May could turn out to be the bottom for the housing market. The post Existing-home sales in the Northeast plummeted in May appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Housing Starts & Permits Rebound in May

Housing Starts & Permits Rebound in May The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 974k, which is 4.3% higher than April’s revised number.  May’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 291k.  Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building permits […]

Census Data’s Impact on Housing Policy & Affordability

Census Data’s Impact on Housing Policy & Affordability With all of the craziness going on with the Coronavirus pandemic you’d be forgiven if you forgot that 2020 was a Census year….hopefully you and your family have answered it, but if not expect a visit in the near-future form a Census-taker. Today’s infographic from the National […]

Federal CARES Act Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium Extended To August 31

Federal CARES Act Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium Extended To August 31 HUD Director Dr. Ben Carson Federal COVID-19 CARES Act Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium Extended Another Two Months HUD Secretary Ben Carson announced yesterday that federal housing agencies have extended the CARES Act eviction and foreclosure moratoriums through August 31 for tenants and homeowners with Fannie […]

HUD & FHFA Extend Foreclosure & Eviction Moratoriums through August

HUD & FHFA Extend Foreclosure & Eviction Moratoriums through August The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) announced in mid-June that they were extending their moratorium on foreclosures and evictions through August 31, 2020.  The foreclosure moratorium applies to homeowners with FHA-insured Single Family mortgages. “While the economic recovery is already underway, many […]

Real Estate: What’s in it For Me?

Real Estate: What’s in it For Me? Many people are interested in real estate, but don’t really know much about it. They know that it seems that a lot of people have made a lot of money in real estate (or achieved other goals using it), and they wonder if maybe there could be something […]

The average 30-year US mortgage rate has fallen to a record low

The average 30-year US mortgage rate has fallen to a record low In recent weeks, signs have pointed to the economy appearing to be slowly recovering from the devastation of the pandemic. The post The average 30-year US mortgage rate has fallen to a record low appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Wanderlust woes? Decor ideas for the housebound traveler

Wanderlust woes? Decor ideas for the housebound traveler If your actual travel plans are on hold, you can soothe your wanderlust with a few home decor change-ups or additions. The post Wanderlust woes? Decor ideas for the housebound traveler appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

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