One of Boston’s biggest developers is planning a new tower in Southie
One of Boston’s biggest developers is planning a new tower in Southie National Development has filed papers to build a 21-story tower in South Boston, as part of the Newton-based real estate firm’s plans to transform an industrial stretch of Dorchester Avenue. Located roughly a half-mile south of the Broadway MBTA station, the 254-foot tower […]
Existing Home Sales Down 1.3% in January
Existing Home Sales Down 1.3% in January The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 1.3% in January with the Realtors say continues a fluctuating pattern of monthly increases and declines. However, like last month, existing home sales were up 9.6% year-over-year. Total housing inventory at the end of January […]
Listed: For $839,000, a three-bedroom South Boston condo overlooking the water
Listed: For 9,000, a three-bedroom South Boston condo overlooking the water This address provides multiple opportunities to gaze at the water — from the living room’s bay window to a balcony. The post Listed: For $ 839,000, a three-bedroom South Boston condo overlooking the water appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Mobility Rates and Reasons for Moving
Mobility Rates and Reasons for Moving We love data about moving because it gives investors a nice snapshot of new and existing market conditions. The Mortgage Bankers Association recently broke down some of the recent mobility rate numbers published by the Census Bureau to examine why fewer Americans are moving. Moves for employment-related reasons have […]
Report: Condo prices jumped 12.4 percent in Mass. in January
Report: Condo prices jumped 12.4 percent in Mass. in January Find out what homes are going for all over Eastern Mass. and how long they are taking to sell. Search the latest listings at realestate.boston.com. The post Report: Condo prices jumped 12.4 percent in Mass. in January appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
U.S. Life Expectancy Rising
U.S. Life Expectancy Rising According to recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics (illustrated here by Statista), here in the U.S. death rates are down and, for the first time since 02014, life expectancy is up! So, get out there and live life to its fullest! Happy Friday! Hat tip to Statista. […]
Listed: A Charles Bulfinch home with a ‘moving’ history for less than $1 million
Listed: A Charles Bulfinch home with a ‘moving’ history for less than million 31 Beach Road, also known as the George H. Rogers House, has seven bedrooms. Search the latest listings to rent or buy at realestate.boston.com. The post Listed: A Charles Bulfinch home with a ‘moving’ history for less than $ 1 million appeared […]
Housing Shortage Tracker
Housing Shortage Tracker We’ve read a lot about how the lack of inventory has contributed to the rising costs of housing nationwide. With that issue in mind, the National Association of Realtors put together an interactive graphic highlighting the issue by showing areas of country where housing is in short supply and where it is […]
US long-term mortgage rates inch up again (Feb. 20)
US long-term mortgage rates inch up again (Feb. 20) The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage loan rose from 3.47 percent last week to 3.49 percent. | realestate.boston.com The post US long-term mortgage rates inch up again (Feb. 20) appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Breaking Down the 2020 Presidential Race
Breaking Down the 2020 Presidential Race In case you didn’t notice, there is a presidential election taking place this year on November 3rd and along with it come all of the requisite primaries and caucuses happening across the fruited plain. It’s exciting and it’s part of the rich fabric of America! Previously, we’ve posted about […]