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Landscape architect transforms property that was pit stop for wayward animals

Eileen Woods — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:10:12 +0000

South Dartmouth poundkeepers home comes with two bedrooms, one bath, and stunning grounds.

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Rhode Island sales price for a single-family home breaks record

Eileen Woods — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:32:01 +0000

Looking for a bargain? The cost of a condo was 6.36 percent less than it was in June 2023.

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5 New England cities rank among top 20 hottest summer housing markets

Eileen Woods — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:41:27 +0000

Metro Boston, which ranked No. 16 in 2023, fell 15 spots this year, while Worcester climbed 11 spots to No. 17.

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Average mortgage rate ticks up for first time in 3 weeks

Associated Press — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:03:37 +0000

Elevated mortgage rates, which can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, have discouraged home shoppers, extending the nation’s housing slump into its third year.

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11 must-see open houses (July 25-28). Tell us: Which one would you pick?

Abigail DesVergnes — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:48:14 +0000

We see you, Hingham. ... Our list includes four properties for under $500,000.

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Moving to Vermont? Here’s how to fit in.

The Boston Globe — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:45:43 +0000

For me, life as a kid here included watching tourists pick maple leaves off the ground as souvenirs, attending town halls to listen to Bernie Sanders, and getting really into outdoor sports.

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In Berkshires, a mid-century modern beauty for $519,900

The Boston Globe — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:14:33 +0000

Property comes with three bedrooms. 1.5 baths, a woodburning fireplace, and 1.4 verdant acres not far from Tanglewood.

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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to 6.77%, sliding to lowest level since March

Associated Press — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:04:29 +0000

“Mortgage rates are headed in the right direction and the economy remains resilient, two positive incremental signs for the housing market.”

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Median sales price for a single-family home hits $961,250, breaks record

Eileen Woods — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:55:20 +0000

The cost of a condo also hit a new high in June, and industry experts say that, overall, "buyers have become more cautious and have shown less urgency to make offers in the last couple of months."

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Karen Read lists her Mansfield home for $849,900

Eileen Woods — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:19:34 +0000

The Colonial has four bedrooms and three full baths and sits on just under an acre.

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