A new survey released by the NAHB reports the escalating shortages of labor and subcontractors, as according to single-family home builders. While 69% of builders reported a shortage of contractors willing or able to do rough carpentry, 50% of builders reported a shortage of framing crews and finished carpenters, and 40% reported a [...]
In a study conducted by WalletHub, Boston has been ranked the healthiest home market in the U.S. Based on Census data and the American Housing Survey, these figures compared the 25 largest metropolitan areas in the United States, with the Massachusetts capital taking the top spot. The survey was established upon the following 7 [...]
Recently reported in the 2015 National Community Preference and Transportation Survey states that millennials prefer walking as a mode of transportation by 12% points to any other form of commute. Aged 18-34, these individuals also were found to prefer attached houses, often located in neighborhoods walking distance to shops and [...]
1) Caesare, Israel (Listing ID: 4423)
Price: $90,000,000
2) Barnes Bay, Anguilla, British West Indies (Listing ID: [...]
As many know, landscaping can be a sound investment into one's property. While it not only provides personal pride and satisfaction attributed to a home, it can also increase the value of one's property. With landscaping becoming more and more of a prominent aspect to one's estate, it can also cost more than one would think to maintain.
[...]In the past three weeks, the Chinese stock market has taken a hit. With its stock market plunging 30% in less than a month's time, this economic turmoil could have significant impact in not just China, but also of that in the U.S. and its housing market. American cities have seen a splurge of investment in real estate from the Chinese, [...]
Recently featured on YouTube are CastlesMag.com's Top Newton Massachusetts homes for our June 2015 video. Ranging from newly renovated single family homes to antique gems in the heart of Chestnut Hill, the selection details every aspect of luxury living in Massachusetts. While many of us can only dream about living in such homes, it
[...]Niche.com, a website that collects data and complies information on neighborhoods, schools, and colleges, recently released their list of top suburbs in America to live in. With Brookline, MA topping the list, it comes without saying that Brookline is a flourishing suburban community. Based off of variables such as jobs, housing, [...]
While many understand that home ownership rates are at a low, Boston.com found that at its current rate of 63.7%, home ownership is at its lowest number since 1993. Furthermore, the GenX percentage of ownership, that is, those born after the baby boomer era, is even lower, at 58%. To find this number of home ownership, one would have to [...]
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