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fromwww.housingwire.com
13 hours ago

From addiction to advocacy: How the mortgage industry gave me a second chance

Homeownership and mortgage lending can be powerful wealth-building tools, and personal recovery can lead to advocacy-driven career success.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Healey expands eligibility for first-time homebuyer assistance program

Massachusetts expands first-time homebuyer assistance with $25,000 interest-free loans to help residents purchase homes amid high prices.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
13 hours ago

From addiction to advocacy: How the mortgage industry gave me a second chance

Homeownership and mortgage lending can be powerful wealth-building tools, and personal recovery can lead to advocacy-driven career success.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Healey expands eligibility for first-time homebuyer assistance program

Massachusetts expands first-time homebuyer assistance with $25,000 interest-free loans to help residents purchase homes amid high prices.
fromBrownstoner
5 hours ago

Stop Leaks Early: A Brownstone Owner's Water Sensor Guide

What's the claim that multi-family brownstone owners file most? Water damage. In older buildings, even a small leak can turn into a multi-floor, six-figure loss. Day-to-day housekeeping and maintenance are your first line of defense. Get in the habit of opening cabinet doors and looking under sinks for damp wood, staining, or soft spots. Check around toilets for soft flooring.
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fromCurbed
3 hours ago

Is This the End for the Bubble House?

The Bubble House’s distinctive windows drew attention, but most buyers sought a gut renovation and likely removal of the windows.
Boston real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold

Four featured homes in Bed Stuy, West Midwood, Windsor Terrace, and Cypress Hills were tracked and their April outcomes were reported, including two under-asking sales.
Boston real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

8 Best Mountain Destinations to Buy a Home Before Prices Soar, According to Real Estate Experts

Mountain towns like Aspen and Jackson Hole have expensive real estate markets, but hidden gems still offer affordable alpine lifestyles.
Boston real estate
fromCurbed
3 hours ago

Is This the End for the Bubble House?

The Bubble House’s distinctive windows drew attention, but most buyers sought a gut renovation and likely removal of the windows.
Boston real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold

Four featured homes in Bed Stuy, West Midwood, Windsor Terrace, and Cypress Hills were tracked and their April outcomes were reported, including two under-asking sales.
Boston real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

8 Best Mountain Destinations to Buy a Home Before Prices Soar, According to Real Estate Experts

Mountain towns like Aspen and Jackson Hole have expensive real estate markets, but hidden gems still offer affordable alpine lifestyles.
Boston real estate
fromBustle
3 hours ago

The Viral 'Bridgerton' Dowry Math Will Make Your Eyes Water

Sophie’s £18,000 dowry in 1817 equals over £1.3 million today, showing how dowries could secure wealth and marriage prospects.
Boston real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

A 78-Year-Old's $1.2 Million Inherited Family Home Faces a $190,000 Capital Gains Surprise When the Heirs Missed the Step-Up

Inherited property cost basis must be stepped up to fair market value at death using a date-of-death appraisal to avoid large capital gains taxes.
Boston real estate
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Off-plan new home sales slump to 12-year low as landlords retreat and rates bite

Off-plan sales of new-build homes fell to the lowest level in over a decade, driven by landlord exits, high interest rates, and rising construction costs.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

MassINC poll: Many Bay Staters say their quality of life is slipping in Mass.

Most Massachusetts residents report worsening quality of life and finances, with housing unaffordability and rising costs driving economic pessimism and delaying major milestones.
#real-estate-brokerage
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty expands New England footprint

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty acquired Madden Group, opened a Portsmouth, New Hampshire office, and added Jennifer Madden as vice president for New Hampshire.
Boston real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
6 days ago

How Compass Grew So Quickly And What's Next Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Compass International Holdings reported mixed first-quarter results, using cost savings post-merger, maintaining cash strength, and projecting improved revenue and free cash flow positivity for the year.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty expands New England footprint

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty acquired Madden Group, opened a Portsmouth, New Hampshire office, and added Jennifer Madden as vice president for New Hampshire.
Boston real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
6 days ago

How Compass Grew So Quickly And What's Next Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Compass International Holdings reported mixed first-quarter results, using cost savings post-merger, maintaining cash strength, and projecting improved revenue and free cash flow positivity for the year.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
2 days ago

Boston-area University Sells Half Its Campus For Luxury Unit Development Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

AvalonBay Communities and Winn Development Company scored approval from local officials for a 340-unit luxury housing project on the south campus of Salem State University, a public college located roughly 16 miles north of Boston, the Boston Business Journal reported. The agreement to sell the property to the developers was reached two years ago, but remains contingent on a few factors.
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Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

ADUs bring income and options for Mass. homeowners, but resale value isn't yet clear

Accessory dwelling units can provide rental income and flexibility, but high upfront costs and permitting delays affect adoption and buyer interest.
Boston real estate
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

This $115-million French Normandy Chateau in Florida features a private spa and a go-kart track. See inside.

An 87-acre Lake Thonotosassa estate in Florida is listed for $115 million, potentially setting a local sales record and attracting luxury buyers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Gullah Geechee people set out to keep their family land. Unclear titles and surging taxes are pushing them out

On Arthur Champen's half-acre property in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, a thicket of southern live oaks, palmettos and pine trees muffle the roar of cars on nearby highway 278. His haint blue house, lightened by the sun, sits on stilts to protect it from flooding that comes with the high tide. During the spring, it is common for the marshland adjacent to his land to turn into a muddy soup. Other than the cars, Champen, 81, said, you hear how peaceful it is?
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

A 1788 Rhode Island home that houses the 'oldest gingerbread ovens in America' for $754k

Old gingerbread ovens in the basement were used by Stephen “Baker” Greene to bake gingerbread that gained acclaim in 1800s South County, Rhode Island.
Boston real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I couldn't afford housing near my job. I pay $650 to live with a 77-year-old and help her with chores.

HomeShare Vermont matches older homeowners with guests who need affordable housing, providing companionship and practical help while both parties receive financial benefits.
Boston real estate
fromtheregister
4 days ago

UK wants fresh fingerprints on 300M biometrics platform

Home Office plans supplier engagement for up to £296m SCBP support and modernization, enabling disaggregated work and broader supplier participation.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Thinking of selling your home this summer? 14 things to avoid that can lower its value

Simple presentation and maintenance mistakes can significantly reduce home valuation and sale price.
Boston real estate
fromCard Player
4 days ago

MGM Northfield Park Racino To Close Amid Ownership Change - Poker News

MGM Northfield Park will temporarily close April 20 and reopen April 22 as gaming operations transition to new ownership.
#housing-affordability
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Boston real estate

80% of Americans want Wall Street banned from buying single-family homes. Here's what could actually happen after November.

Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Homebuyer aid broadens to middle class amid price pressures

States are expanding down payment assistance programs to improve home affordability, using second mortgages, deferred repayment, and shared appreciation for first-time buyers.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Americans want Congress to act on lowering housing costs

Housing costs are a top voter priority, with broad bipartisan support for federal housing legislation and increased likelihood to vote for lawmakers backing housing bills.
Boston real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

80% of Americans want Wall Street banned from buying single-family homes. Here's what could actually happen after November.

Housing affordability unites voters, with strong support for banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
Boston real estate
fromCurbed
5 days ago

A West Village Tenement That Looks Like a Victorian Mansion

A small 350-square-foot apartment was transformed through extensive Victorian-inspired restoration, antiques, and trompe l'oeil details into a whimsical, maximalist home.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

After pushback, New Hampshire course-corrects pro-housing laws

State lawmakers enacted housing preemption to require multifamily zoning, then revised the mandate after municipal pushback, reflecting a national legislate-then-revise pattern.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

FTC urges Mortgage Connect to curb broad noncompete clauses

FTC staff has reviewed public materials from your client's lawsuit seeking to enforce a noncompete agreement against a former worker and the competitor who hired her. These materials indicate that Mortgage Connect may have broadly deployed unjustifiable noncompete agreements in employment contracts with potential adverse effects on workers and competition.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Amish who refused to use modern toilets and the people who came after them

An Amish family's traditional waste management practices in Michigan triggered health department complaints and enforcement actions despite their religious convictions against modern sanitation systems.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
6 days ago

Boston Real Estate Sellers Discount Services Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Discount Brokerages: Companies like Ford Realty provide tiered services, including 1% listing fees or flat fees starting around $1,500-$3,000, saving thousands over the traditional 5-6% commission split.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Apartment availability in Boston climbs to the highest level in years

Boston's rental market is experiencing increased inventory, yet prices continue to rise, indicating a complex balance between supply and demand.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Baltimore, MD: Prices Fall

Baltimore's real estate market favors buyers with increased inventory, falling prices, and longer days on market.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's real estate market is highly competitive, with rising prices and fast sales favoring sellers.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Columbus, OH: Prices Fall

Columbus real estate offers more inventory and buyer leverage, with prices easing and well-priced homes selling quickly.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Dallas, TX: Prices Rise

Dallas housing market remains competitive with rising prices despite national trends, favoring sellers amid tight inventory.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Charlotte, NC: Inventory Climbs

Charlotte's real estate market offers buyers increased inventory, negotiation power, and stable prices despite longer selling times.
Boston real estate
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Here's What 26 Everyday Things Cost In The 1990s Vs. 2026

The cost of living has significantly outpaced wage growth, with various essential expenses rising dramatically.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Two Harbors rejects UWM revised offer, cites financing risk

The board continues to unanimously support the competing bid from CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, which delivers $11.30 per share in certain, immediate, all-cash consideration to every TWO stockholder automatically.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

N.H. couple in their 70s froze to death in double suicide, AG says

David Warren, 79, and Rae Lynn Warren, 78, were found outside by a neighbor on Saturday morning, leading to an investigation by the Attorney General's office.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

A study says moving back in with your parents can hurt your homebuying odds. This 24-year-old is ready to defy them.

Returning to live with parents can strengthen family relationships and provide financial benefits for young adults.
#housing-crisis
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Why housing reforms stall even when the fixes are known

America's housing crisis stems from a lack of political will to implement effective solutions despite numerous ideas.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Boston real estate

'We should absolutely be concerned about non-college-educated men today': higher rents, living at home, falling out of the labor market | Fortune

Non-college-educated men are increasingly living with parents due to rising rents, leading to lower workforce participation rates.
Boston real estate
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'We should absolutely be concerned about non-college-educated men today': higher rents, living at home, falling out of the labor market | Fortune

Non-college-educated men are increasingly living with parents due to rising rents, leading to lower workforce participation rates.
Boston real estate
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Home Office adds 216M to travel doc contract before bids

The Home Office has increased its passport production contract to £576 million over 12 years, delaying the start date to August 2028.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Real estate antitrust and commission lawsuits, week in court update

Compass claims that only a monopolist like NWMLS would sue its own customer for daring to stand up for competition and homeowner choice. NWMLS's counterclaims attempt to manufacture tort liability from Compass's efforts to help its brokers comply with their fiduciary duties.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Bed Bath & Beyond returns to stores with 3 Mass. locations

Bed Bath & Beyond is reopening nearly 100 stores inside Container Store locations as part of its post-bankruptcy recovery strategy.
Boston real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Kinderhook Italianate With Lush Details Asks $2.25 Million

The property features an 1850s Italianate house and two barns on four acres in Kinderhook, offering period details and potential for upgrades.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

North Carolina House Democrats revive state housing reform

North Carolina House Democrats are pushing for housing reform with House Bill 1056, aiming to improve affordability despite previous legislative failures.
Boston real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

High earners are feeling the pain of wealth creep-and it's led to a new trade-off in their spending | Fortune

Affluent consumers are prioritizing experiences over everyday purchases, opting for selective spending on travel and dining while saving on groceries.
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Comcast Xfinity now available in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

"Comcast's investment in Bloomsburg and surrounding Columbia County communities will give residents, students, and local business owners more choice for high-speed Internet options they need to work, learn, and thrive."
Boston real estate
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Blizzard's First New WoW Housing Exterior Is A Whopping $40

Blizzard introduces an expensive new housing exterior in World of Warcraft: Midnight, costing $40, which has sparked disappointment among players.
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Home Forward CEO Resigns Amid Scrutiny Over Travel - Portland Mercury

"I want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported the Housing Authority's mission and the important work we do every day," Matthews said in the press release.
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dozens of North Carolina houses have been lost to the sea. Some surviving homes are now being moved on wheels

"I've seen a lot but I hadn't seen this kind of erosion this quickly before. I'm glad I can do this to help, but it stinks what's happened in the community."
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Survey says young people are leaving the state in 'distressing' numbers

One-quarter of young residents plan to leave Greater Boston in the next five years due to affordability issues.
#short-term-accommodation
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Airbnb register unlikely before summer amid Cabinet tensions

Short-term accommodation providers must obtain legal permissions to increase housing availability in the rental market.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Airbnb register unlikely before summer amid Cabinet tensions

Short-term accommodation providers must obtain legal permissions to increase housing availability in the rental market.
Boston real estate
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Woman Convicted for Attacking Police With Swarm of Furious Bees

Evictions can lead to extreme reactions, as demonstrated by a beekeeper who used bees to delay officers during a tense eviction.
Boston real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Customers blindsided as Wren Kitchens abruptly shutters showrooms and Home Depot studios after Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Wren Kitchens ceased U.S. operations and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, leaving employees jobless and customers uncertain about their kitchen installations.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Can office-to-housing conversions revive Boston's downtown?

Boston's office-to-residential conversion program aims to transform vacant office spaces into housing, addressing both housing shortages and office vacancies.
Boston real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Coastal Retreat in Maine Just Reopened With Redesigned Cottages-With Nap Nooks, Outdoor Showers, and Full Kitchens

Hidden Pond resort in Kennebunkport will reopen on May 1, 2026, featuring 16 redesigned two-bedroom cottages with distinct design aesthetics.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

9 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home in North Carolina, According to Local Real Estate Experts

The Tar Heel State is well-known for its diverse landscapes, so you're not limited to just one kind of escape. On the western side of the state, the Appalachian Mountains are filled with home-away-from-home cabins.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'It's a nightmare' - The 54 Galway families losing their homes to the new Ring Road project

A lack of consultation and 'insulting' CPO valuations in a process that has already dragged on 12 years are among the main sources of frustration for the impacted Castlegar residents.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

'They're Bleeding Us Dry': Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks | KQED

Residents face significant rent increases and feel powerless against management's decisions.
#housing-market
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Mortgage rates fall to 6.30% as geopolitics steer markets

Cooling rates during the ceasefire have positively impacted home purchase and refinance demand, with applications increasing for the first time in five weeks.
Boston real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This U.S. State Was Just Named the Best Place to Achieve the American Dream-and It's in the Northeast

New Jersey ranks highest for achieving the American dream, based on factors like home ownership, education, and income.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Meath house at centre of 20-year planning row has now been erased from landscape

The 557 sq m development in Bohermeen has now been totally demolished and removed from the landscape after a 20-year legal battle.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 weeks ago

Picturesque Brooklyn Heights Wood Frame Asks $4.9 Million

25 Cranberry Street in Brooklyn Heights features a historic exterior and an artfully restored interior with original elements and modern touches.
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