Home > Market Updates > 2026 Housing Forecast The Big Picture: 2026 Is the Year of “Breathing Room” For the past few years, the real estate market has felt like a high-stakes waiting game. High rates and low inventory kept many 20-to-50-year-old professionals locked in city rentals. The wait is ...
Continue ReadingAvoid a Fallen Real Estate Deal Michael Mahoney Realtor | 617-6159435 Why it matters: More home sale contracts are falling apart before closing, creating a major headache for sellers. Knowing why this is happening is the first step to protecting your sale. By the numbers: This June, 15% of pending ...
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Your Boston Real Estate Update Hi neighbors! Many of you have been wondering when the Fed will cut interest rates and ultimately cause mortgages to drop. The FED met this week and and I wanted to share what it means for the Boston real estate market. Bottom ...
Continue ReadingLight at the end of the inflation tunnel? The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge – PCE – is getting pretty close to their 2% target. How close is close enough for the Fed to resume cutting rates? For the answer, we need to watch the unemployment rate in the big BLS ...
Continue ReadingSummary 0f The Clear Cooperation Policy Announcement March 25, 2025 The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced that it will retain the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) without changes. However, NAR is introducing a new policy called “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers,” which includes “delayed marketing exempt listings.” This allows ...
Continue ReadingWhy Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So, know that if you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out. ...
Continue ReadingCurious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, here’s a look at what the experts ...
Continue ReadingNationally – Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you’re building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works. Equity is ...
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