The Greater Boston Association of Realtors has released the local market updates for March 2016 and judging from the high number of inventory available in the Newton area, it’s a buyer’s market.

A resort-like destination with noteworthy history of who’s who and celebrity ownership. Overlooking Waikiki, urban Honolulu and turquoise Pacific Ocean waters, this noble 6 bedroom, 5 bath, commanding estate with 1,144 sq.ft. guest house claims the title as one of the most private estates on Oahu. On 2 lots totaling 1.99 acres featuring a separate pool & guest house, separate exercise studio, tennis court, large landscaped yard with vast outdoor living and recreational spaces, Infinity-edge pool and hot tub, this tropical resort-like retreat is in a class of its own.

Any time the market changes; your buying strategy should too. During a buyer’s market, buyers can make more demands to sellers over their homes’ price and condition. During a seller’s market, buyers have to concede the upper hand to sellers. So, in a seller’s market, these 5 tips will help you get what you want.

This residence is a truly dramatic customized masterpiece blending traditional Mexican architecture with contemporary touches and spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez. This unique vantage point is captured by the spacious outdoor terraces, large infinity edge pool, large outdoor Palapa and expansive vanishing glass walls throughout the home. 

This 17,306 sq .ft. Tuscan residence is perfectly positioned on 3.32 acres of land. The unsurpassed attention to detail, materials, and craftsmanship is evident immediately upon entering the gates. Comfortable living areas are carefully positioned within home while multiple verandas overlook the lawns, tennis court, and a diving pool equipped with spa and slide. 

More millennials age 24-34 live with their moms than at any time in the last decade. In the U.S., 21 percent of 24-34 year olds live with their moms, a number that?s been steadily increasing since 2005, when just 13 percent lived with their moms.

The most compelling private residence to ever be offered to market in the history of Atlanta. Situated on 17 private and pristine park-like acres with substantial Chattahoochee River frontage. Unrivaled amenity package, including resort-style infinity-edge swimming pool, lighted tennis court, fully equipped gym, spa, theater, hobby house, underground ballroom with catering kitchen, formal and informal gardens, entire estate generator, guard house, caretakers suite and Presidential-level security system.

If you are a college student looking for off-campus housing for the coming semester and are planning to live within a 1 mile radius from your school, brace yourself!

RadPad, a startup specializing in apartment searches, compiled a list of?50 universities that have the most expensive off-campus apartments.?Boston area schools took up a full fifth of the chart. The rankings are based on the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment within 1 mile from the campus.

This gorgeous penthouse is located in Wellington Court, London, UK and is listed for $50,600,776.

Condo prices all across Boston are skyrocketing as the spring market kicks off. Urban areas, from upscale to affordable, are leading the charge.

Somerville, Jamaica Plain and increasingly upscale Charlestown saw some of the biggest increases as did Brighton, Medford and West Roxbury.

And it’s not just rent prices that are on the rise. Sales are up by double digits in the same areas as well. The median condo price in Massachusetts went up 10% in March, clocking in at $320,000 which is more than the median price of a single-family home ($315,000).

Restoring a historic house is no small task. However, it’s definitely a worthwhile endeavor. Untouched fixer-uppers usually include period detail unscathed by previous renovations. However, special care must be taken when dealing with old structures and keep in mind that old houses are full of surprises and costs can start adding up. So here are a few tips and tricks on what to expect and what to look for when restoring a historic house.

While trends come and go, hopefully the zero-energy mindset is here to stay. A zero-energy home is a space that relies on exceptional energy conservation and on-site renewable energy to meet heating, cooling and energy needs. As the movement continues to gain traction around the country, here is a closer look at what it really means to own a “zero-energy home”.

Paying high rent and making student loan payments can make saving for a home seem nearly impossible.  For some, it may well be. However, for most it’s a matter of buckling down and setting aside money rather than spend it. The biggest obstacle for most young homebuyers to overcome is the down payment. Here, we give you the run down on what it is, how to prepare for it, and where to find the extra cash.

Have you ever wondered what towns in the U.S. are currently booming? A new list from realtor.com® unveils the top 10 hot spots. These towns are demonstrating some of strongest growth in jobs, household formation, and housing starts across the country. Every market on the list has experienced between one and five times the average job growth of the top 100 counties in the country.