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The Most and Least Affordable Cities in America

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Some cities require you to make a high salary to afford a home, but others require an annual salary of a little over $30,000 a year. Take a look at the top 10 cities that don’t require a high salary and the top 10 that do. HSH.com pulled together these interesting statistics.

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Newton, MA Ranks as Top City in the Country

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When choosing where to live, Americans consider a variety of factors. For some, the quality of schools is important. For others, the strength of the local economy or personal safety takes priority.

To determine America's best cities to live in, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data on the 550 areas measured by the U.S.

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US Home Sales Market Hits 6 Year High

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes surged in August and hit their highest level in more than six years, offering confirmation that the housing recovery remains on course.

The US Commerce Department said on Wednesday that sales jumped 18.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 504,000 units. That was the highest level since May [...]

How's This for a Title: Ukraine Conflict Boosts US Real Estate Market?

Ukraine's ongoing war with pro-Russian separatists and their Moscow benefactors is pushing money out of the region -- and into the United States.

"I hate to say it, but all this uncertainty and chaos is great for my business," said Marlen Kruzhkov, a Ukrainian-American attorney whose business is oriented toward foreigners, particularly those [...]

10 Boston Projects to Watch in 2014

Clockwise from Left: Millennium Tower, Fenway Center, Barry's Corner, Christian Science Plaza, Copley Place
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Boston is full of booming industry and improvement, from the ever-present construction on almost every bridge crossing the Charles, to the Government Center renovation. Here are ten projects in various stages of planning in the metro-Boston area worth watching in 2014.

The Millennium Tower in Downtown

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Rupert Murdoch's New Bachelor Pad is the Most Expensive Property Ever Bought Below 57th Street

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Rupert Murdoch's divorce with third wife Wendi Deng last year lost him his $44 million Fifth Avenue penthouse on the Upper East Side, but he's not fretting. According to the Wall Street Journal, the business magnate is moving on and going bigger. he is under contract to buy the top four floors of One Madison, a sleek 60-floor condominium on East 23rd [...]

Newton-born Gracie Gold proud of her Olympic experience

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Gold competes in women's free skate at the 2014 Sochi Olympics at the Iceberg Skating Palace on Feb.

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Increased Real Estate Mortgage Rates

Increased Real Estate Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Rates on the Rise!

            Average U.S. mortgage rates rose modestly this week, a move that makes home-buying a bit less affordable. Still, rates remain near historically low levels.

            Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday that the average rate on the 30-year loan increased to 4.29 percent from 4.22 percent last [...]

Offices on the Rise in the Seaport District

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          Shovels were ceremoniously lifted yesterday to mark construction already under way on the first office tower in Seaport Square, one of the largest mixed-used, master plan developments in the nation in one of the fastest growing areas of the [...]

Shakira's Miami Water Front Estate is on the Market!

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International pop sensation Shakira is selling her Miami Beach home to settle down with her new family in Barcelona. The singer purchased the home at the beginning of her American career but is now choosing to move on, listing the price of her water front property at

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