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The housing market slowdown, explained in 7 charts - NewsBreak After mortgage rates hit record lows during the pandemic, driving up demand for new homes and pushing up listing prices, the housing market is now slowing...

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Hyannis Port couple sentenced for bank fraud, mortgage schemes - NewsBreak HYANNIS — A former real estate attorney and his wife, both from Hyannis Port, were sentenced in federal court in Boston Thursday in connection with various mortgage fraud schemes, including not paying off mortgages for clients who refinanced their home loans. Barry Wayne Plunkett Jr., 62, was sent...

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Homebuyers are suddenly backing out of purchase agreements at a rate unseen since 2020, but for a totally different reason - NewsBreak Nearly 63,000 home purchase agreements fell apart through July, just over 16% of homes, making it the highest percentage since the start of the pandemic.

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How pyrrhotite may be causing Mass. home foundations to crumble "This is a massive project and a massive issue for Massachusetts. We need everyone's help."

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The US housing market just entered an awkward phase - NewsBreak This story is part of CNN Business' Nightcap...

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The pain of rising mortgage rates when you're waiting for your home to be built — NPR Many Americans put down deposits of $20,000 or more with builders to put up new homes. But with mortgage rates rising, some can no longer afford the homes. And they could lose their deposits.

Massachusetts real estate agents describe competitive market Real estate prices high, inventory low

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After two years of record-setting activity, Massachusetts housing market might be cooling - NewsBreak FOXBOROUGH, Mass.– The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) has released its housing statistics for May 2022. Despite the continued rise in homeownership costs, including rising mortgage interest rates and high listing prices, Massachusetts is experiencing a third consecutive month of inc...

The U.S. needs more homes, but builders may be slowing construction The U.S. has a home shortage, but builders may be slowing instead of increasing construction because of worries that the homes won't be sold.

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Housing is in short supply. Here's why that matters. GBH News' new initiative, “Priced Out,” looks at what happens when there aren't enough places to live in Massachusetts.

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Big deal in Everett: Developer set to buy 95-acre tank farm site near Encore casino Get Innovation Beat Boston Globe tech reporters tell the story of the region’s technology and innovation industry, highlighting key players, trends, and why they matter. “Everett residents finally have the chance to realize the benefits of the types of economic development opportunities they des...

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The housing market of 2022 has a totally different type of buyer from 2008. It’s a good thing — FORTUNE U.S. homebuyers are in a far better financial position today than they were before the housing bubble burst in 2008, Bank of America says.

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When This Thing Happens, the Housing Bubble May Be About to Burst - NewsBreak Here's how the rental market impacts the home-buying market.

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The housing market is changing so fast that waiting just 3 months can mean you're paying an extra 20% — FORTUNE Astronomical home prices and rising mortgage rates can increase the cost of a 30-year mortgage by $50,000 or more over the life of the loan.

Home prices seen rising, renters see purchase prospects fade: NY Fed survey

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These things are bringing down the value of your home — lifehacker If you’re a homeowner, you’ve no doubt checked out your home’s estimated value on Zillow a time or two (or sixty). And while that dollar amount can paint a general picture of your home’s worth based on its square footage, number of bedrooms, tax records, and recent homes sales in your area, ...

Lumber falls to fresh 2022 lows as spike in mortgage rates cools housing demand and inflation puts dent in home renovations "Buyers remained cautious in light of heightened lumber prices, inflation concerns, and rising mortgage rates," Bank of America said.

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The economic shock hitting the housing market is starting to do some damage — FORTUNE There's evidence that the economic shock caused by spiking mortgage rates is beginning to take some steam out of the housing market.

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Rising mortgage rates are causing more home sellers to lower their asking prices — CNBC Weakening affordability is causing sellers to get more realistic about their asking prices. There are also more listings coming on the market.

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3 Real Estate Market Predictions for This Month - NewsBreak Do these align with your expectations?

Mortgage rates just hit 5%. Buying a home has become a lot more expensive Higher mortgage rates and home prices have pushed the monthly payment to buy the median-priced home in the U.S. up more than 50% since the start of last year. Many first-time buyers can't afford it.

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Today's Mortgage Rates Jump Dramatically | April 7, 2022 - NewsBreak The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.5% today, up nearly a full percentage points from just yesterday. Average rates are higher for other loan types as well, though less dramatically. The latest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.5%. ⇑. The latest rate on a...

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Federal Reserve issues warning over "brewing U.S. housing bubble" Economists say the pandemic housing boom is showing "signs of exuberance" akin to the boom of the early 2000s.

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Signs of a housing bubble are brewing — CNN Business US home prices have soared to new heights and keep on climbing, and now some researchers and economists are saying they have seen signs of a housing bubble brewing.

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Housing Market Crash: 1 Thing That Shouldn't Scare You - NewsBreak Is the residential real estate market headed for trouble?

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Should You Wait for Prices to Come Down to Buy a Home? Here's What Barbara Corcoran Thinks - NewsBreak Waiting to buy a home is a move you might regret. Home prices rose almost 19% in 2021. Despite higher prices, one real estate guru thinks buyers shouldn't delay their plans to purchase homes. To say that today's housing market is loaded with inflated home prices would perhaps be...

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How the pandemic housing market spurred buyer's remorse across America Low interest rates, high rents and working from home combined to push many young Americans to buy their first home over the last two years. But it's not without challenges.

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The housing market frenzy can't go on forever But all signs point to the housing market's boom continuing through at least the spring.

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First-time U.S. home buyers feeling 'defeated' by high prices Brianna Lombardozzi finally has her finances to a point where she might be able to buy a house. But she isn't feeling great about her odds.

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US housing market fuels bidding wars, driving prices higher Would-be homeowners are increasingly opting to pay sellers more than their asking price in hopes of edging out rivals as heightened competition for the few homes on the market fuels bidding wars

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What home prices will look like in 2023, according to Fannie Mae Fannie Mae says home prices will climb 11.2% this year, followed by a more modest 4.2% jump in 2023.

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Single-Family Home Prices in Greater Boston 2021 Use our real estate charts to compare prices in more than 100 towns and neighborhoods in and around Boston.

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Revoked: Massachusetts Strips Contractor's Registration The state agency that oversees home improvement contractors in Massachusetts has permanently revoked the registration of a business owner who was the focus of a series of reports from the NBC10 Boston Investigators. Steve Docchio, owner of Xtreme Living Pools & Construction, received the revocation....

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Mortgage rates plunge just as home prices set another record Mortgage rates are sinking, and that means home prices are likely to continue surging.

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12 Cheapest Places To Live in Massachusetts - NewsBreak There aren’t many places in Massachusetts that you’d call “cheap” when it comes to rent and mortgage payments. Sure, Boston is exorbitantly high, as are a number of the surrounding towns. But...

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First-time homebuyers are getting squeezed out by investors With a historic shortage of homes for sale, investors making cash offers are pushing first-time homebuyers out of the market.