Research from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) shows that outdoor home improvements are a driving force in the resale of properties...

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Buyer demand for environmentally friendly/efficient homes is on the up, according to 61 percent of REALTORS® in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) REALTORS® and Sustainability 2018 Report. Lucky for them, the market has options for them, with eighty percent of REALTORS® reporting that their market has solar panels, and 23 percent [...]

With the coming of spring, so comes the busy buying and selling season in the housing market. The market is seeing developments across the country of low inventory and rising [...]

February saw the rallying of existing-home sales, with a bounce back from the initial lull at the start of the year, with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reporting that sales increased to 5.54 million, an increase of 3 [...]

Boston Real Estate Market in 2018

The housing market in Metro Boston is back on track and looking healthy for 2018.  A number of factors are driving this recent growth. The prediction is that prices will rise in 2018 as they will in most of the U.S. housing market.

The reason for the unusual late season surge is due to a big pent up demand from homebuyers and plenty of foreign real estate investors. Low mortgage rates, a strong economy, and the inventory of homes for sale is bolstering sales.

The housing market has an impressive 2017 year, as another $2 trillion was added, bringing the collective total to $31.8 trillion, according to a recent report by a major real estate company. Home values last year increased 6.5 percent and at the fastest pace since [...]

When you start designing your apartment, or are shopping for an apartment, the look and functionality of the kitchen is pretty important. You might look around at the appliances, are they stainless steel? How high are the cabinets? Is there sufficient counter space? However, something you might not give a second thought to is the sink faucet. 

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Want to buy your first house? Here is how to get it done.

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Interest rates have increased, but they are still at historic lows. Homeowners that purchased years ago with 6% and 9% interest rates should consider refinancing right now. Rents continue to rise, and now is a great time to invest in a home.

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In 2016, 36.6 percent of household heads rented their home, close to the 1965 number of 37 percent, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center based on data from the Census Bureau. The total number of U.S. households grew by 7.6 million over the past decade, Pew reported. However, the number of households headed by owners remained relatively flat, while households headed by renters grew by nearly 10 percent during the same time period.

US homes are now more valuable than ever. A home is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, and that tab just hit its highest level in history. The median value of all homes in the United States in June surpassed $200,000, according [...]

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With the rise of Airbnb, there has been a rise of short-term rentals in all parts of the country, and in neighborhoods.

Constructing a basement bathroom can be and expensive ordeal, here are a few tips that can help make it more affordable. Save money on plumbing, fixtures, hardware and more when you plan ahead and shop savvy.

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The process of getting a property ready to put on the market is daunting. There is what seems to be endless amounts of scrutiny over aspect of the home, but what actually needs attention and what can be left alone? There are seven areas that should not be ignored when a property is being prepared for sale.

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