Buying in Boston & Greater Boston

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Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening

First-Time Buyers For Buyers August 5, 2026

For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want? Well, worry a little less. Because right now, those big investors aren’t buying up the market. They’re backing ...

Buying a Home? Here’s What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.

Affordability Buying Tips For Buyers July 30, 2026

If buying a home is on your radar, you’ve probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance has always been part of owning a home. But over the past few years, it’s become a larger expense for many homeowners – ...

Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

Buying Tips For Buyers For Sellers Home Prices Selling Tips July 29, 2026

After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something different for you. The Numbers May Be Starting ...

Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.

Affordability Buying Tips Downsize First-Time Buyers For Buyers July 22, 2026

Today’s home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget. But owning a home may be more within reach than you think. Sometimes, it just means considering a different type of home. Condos and townhomes can be ...

More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers Home Prices Inventory July 20, 2026

If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more homes for sale. ...

14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment

First-Time Buyers For Buyers Rent vs. Buy July 16, 2026

Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years. It’s real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren’t just saying homeownership is a smart move, they’re ...

The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You

Buying Tips For Buyers For Sellers New Construction Selling Tips July 13, 2026

Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession and incentive. A concession is something a seller agrees to during negotiations to ...

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

Affordability For Buyers For Sellers Forecasts Home Prices Mortgage Rates July 9, 2026

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure nobody saw coming. That’s why so many people are asking the same question: Will the second ...

Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.

Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers July 8, 2026

Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you’ve been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there’s a good chance they’ve been on your mind lately. And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your plans to buy a home, ...

What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

Economy For Buyers For Sellers July 6, 2026

Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for it, whether you’re buying or ...

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