Since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households.

As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past and present experiences of Black Americans. This includes the path toward investing in a home of their own. And while equitable access to housing has come a long way, homeownership can be a steeper climb for households of color. 

Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. 

Some Highlights Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase. And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to put down as little as 0-3.5%

The home of singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has gone ON SALE for a market price of $42.5 million. This countryside-inspired 1940 8-acre home has everything you are looking for.

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4 Commonwealth Court is a top floor condominium available for lease with the rent at $2,100 and offers 1 bed,1 bath, and 480 sq ft of living space. This unit is located off of Commonwealth Avenue with easy access to Boston College, Boston University, downtown Boston, and more. There are various amenities such as hardwood floors, dishwasher [...]

40 Windsor road is a Single family residential rental that offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 3 half baths, and approximately 4,193 sq ft of living space. It has breathtaking golf course views and includes an over-sized deck. The home sits on half acre of land in the heart of Waban, MA. The kitchen is any cook's dream with an updated chef's [...]

It’s official! eXp Realty has over 1,000 agents in Massachusetts. 

eXp seems to be growing at an exponential rate, but this is no surprise. With amazing benefits such as being able to work remotely, having access to eXp’s cloud-based system equipped with many benefits, as well as eXp’s unique revenue share business model, eXp is creating a [...]

 

eXp Realty has been named no. 1 in brokerages by transaction sides according to the U.S. residential real estate brokerage industry as of December 31, 2021. Here are some of eXp’s other [...]