US moves backward amid steps to close racial gap in homeownership
The road to purchasing a home runs uphill for many prospective buyers, but for those of color, the grade is steeper.
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Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (Feb. 19)
ABINGTON 570 Adams St. One-family Cape Cod, built in 1950, 1,336 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, on 12,614-square-foot lot. $710,000 601 Washington St. One-family Cape Cod, built in 1792, 2,195 square feet, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, on 11,307-square-foot lot. $540,000 822 Thayer...
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In a ranking of the best state capitals to live in, Boston gets a meh
Four New England cities landed in the top 20, and one was named the worst in the US.
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In R.I., the median sales price for a home has jumped nearly 67% since 2019
That's for a single-family property. The cost of a condo is down slightly, but sales in all markets are starting to climb out of their pandemic stupor.
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Mortgage rates drop for the 4th straight week. What it means for you.
Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners seeking to refinance their home loan to a lower rate, rose this week.
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day: The ‘singles tax’ strikes again
RentHop ranks Boston the fourth-most-expensive city for singles in the country, trailing behind only Detroit, Miami, and New York City.
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Live (tax) free or die: This N.H. city has the hottest housing market in the US
But there's an underlying concern behind that "hot market" designation.
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Trump tariffs could hike home construction costs further
“There is no question that tariffs will increase the input costs of key components in housing like flooring, millwork, and cabinetry.”
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Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (Feb. 12)
ABINGTON 26 Diane Circle. One-family split level, built in 1975, 2,180 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 26,553-square-foot lot. $650,000 50 Crabtree Lane. One-family raised ranch, built in 1975, 1,516 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, on 20,890-square-foot lot. $595,000...
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For $6.5m, you can live in this former Coast Guard station in Maine
The property comes with a three-bedroom main home, a two-bedroom guest house, a boathouse, and a deepwater dock.
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