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08/14/2023

Late-Q2 Prices Rise Across Massachusetts as Inventory Dwindles

Godfrey A. Duncan is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty. Check out Godfrey A. Duncan's listings or office listings.

08/13/2023

WRAPUP 1-US new home sales fall, but trend remains strong
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New home sales in the US fell 2.5% in June, but were still up 23.8% year-on-year. The median new house price dropped 4.0% year-on-year. The housing market is showing signs of stabilization, with an acute shortage of previously owned homes underpining demand. Despite rising mortgage rates, the Fed ra...

08/05/2023

Condo development has fallen off a cliff in Boston. Blame higher rates
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The condo development market in Boston has slowed drastically due to the lack of lenders to fund projects. Developers are struggling to find financing and are resorting to selling their properties or converting them to rental apartments. Economic uncertainty and higher interest rates have had a sign...

07/30/2023

Boston Offers Tax Breaks to Turn Empty Offices Into Housing
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a program to encourage the conversion of office buildings into housing by taxing developers at the city's much lower residential tax rate and offering a discount of up to 75%. This comes as the city's office vacancy rate has climbed to its highest level in two....

07/18/2023

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07/10/2023

Home Purchase Sentiment Improves in Early Spring 2023

Godfrey A. Duncan is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty. Check out Godfrey A. Duncan's listings or office listings.

06/22/2023

Massachusetts' Cheapest Places to Buy a Home

Godfrey A. Duncan is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty. Check out Godfrey A. Duncan's listings or office listings.

06/13/2023

What Is an Encumbrance in Real Estate? 9 Things (2023) You Must Know
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Encumbrances are restrictions placed on property by third parties, such as financial institutions or city governments, that limit or restrict how an owner can use their property. These encumbrances can range from liens, zoning laws, easements, and more, and can have varying effects on the market val...

06/07/2023

This Tip Can Get You a Really, Really Low Mortgage Rate
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An assumable mortgage is an agreement that involves taking over a seller's loan, including its terms, and can help lower monthly payments. To qualify for this type of mortgage, the seller's lender will look at the buyer's credit history and debt-to-income ratio, and the buyer will need to pay the se...

06/03/2023

US Housing Starts Rise in Sign Home Construction Is Stabilizing
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