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2 hours ago

Singer Vanessa Carlton's noise complaint against R.I. neighbor ends up before state Supreme Court

Carlton and McCauley won a preliminary injunction in 2024 after they alleged the owners of an industrial property next door subjected them to unlawfully loud noise and harassed them by filming their house.
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#real-estate
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fromForbes
4 days ago

Why Some NYC Listings Get Bidding Wars-and Others Get Silence

Price is the primary factor determining whether a property listing sells or remains unsold.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 hours ago

NWMLS files counterclaim against Compass in federal court

Compass's marketing program allegedly violates Washington's Consumer Protection Act by creating a deceptive two-tier marketplace for real estate listings.
Boston real estate
fromForbes
4 days ago

Why Some NYC Listings Get Bidding Wars-and Others Get Silence

Price is the primary factor determining whether a property listing sells or remains unsold.
Boston real estate
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

The Provincetown Independent's reporters couldn't find housing. So the Local Journalism Project bought a condo for them to rent.

High housing costs on Cape Cod's Outer Cape hinder recruitment of early-career reporters for local journalism.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Amid slowdown, developers set to sell part of dormant Dorchester megaproject

Developers are scaling back plans for Dorchester Bay City and putting a significant portion of the site up for sale due to market challenges.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Rocket Companies moves to dismiss RESPA lawsuit

Rocket Companies contends that the plaintiffs failed to plead injury, a qualifying referral, a thing of value, or an agreement, which are essential for their claims under RESPA.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Desperate buyer conned out of thousands in ghost' beach hut scam

Fraudsters are scamming buyers by selling non-existent beach huts, exploiting high demand and using deceptive tactics to facilitate quick transactions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A dress rehearsal' for life: inside the Manchester project helping homeless men rebuild

Embassy Village is described as a dress rehearsal for life back in bricks and mortar, cutting out the middle man of the shelter for homeless people.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

Broadway Actress Barrett Wilbert Weed Turned Her Brooklyn Heights Apartment Into a Victorian Dollhouse

Compelling interiors rely on collaboration between character and setting, as demonstrated in Barrett Wilbert Weed's Brooklyn Heights home restoration.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

eXp, Weichert home seller commission lawsuit settlements approved

The Gibson plaintiffs claimed that eXp negotiated the agreement with the Hooper plaintiffs after conducting prolonged, unsuccessful settlement negotiations with Intervenor Plaintiff counsel, conducting a reverse auction in an attempt to gain a sweetheart deal.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Activist investor seeks to oust Americold Chair Mark Patterson over problematic boardroom behavior

Sieve Capital is urging Americold Realty Trust to remove Mark Patterson as chairman due to concerns over his governance and past dealings.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Bing Crosby's opulent Bay Area estate is back on the market after 1 year

The Bing Crosby estate is back on the market for $29 million after selling for $25 million three months after its original $40 million asking price.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

What we know about the armed robbery of a massive Beverly mansion

An armed intruder assaulted a caretaker in a Beverly mansion, stole valuables, and fled in a stolen Porsche.
Boston real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

2 charts show how the highest and lowest earners spend their money

Lower-income Americans face significant financial challenges, with spending disparities compared to higher-income households affecting their budgets and lifestyle choices.
Boston real estate
fromFortune
5 days ago

62-year-old English retiree plans to sell his house so he can afford World Cup tickets: 'it felt like the right time to cash in' | Fortune

A retired teacher is selling his house to fund his trip to the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
#mortgage-rates
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Where are UK mortgage rates heading in 2026 as Iran war continues to impact?

Mortgage market conditions have shifted from competitive to erratic, with rising rates and geopolitical tensions impacting borrowers seeking new deals.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Mortgage rates rise amid U.S.-Iran uncertainty

Federal Reserve rates expected to remain at 6% to 6.5% near term while mortgage applications increase despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility affecting buyer sentiment.
Boston real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
2 weeks ago

Mortgage Rates Surge, Hitting The Spring Boston Condo For Sale Market Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Mortgage rates surged to 6.41% in March 2026, driven by inflation and oil prices, creating a perfect storm for the Boston condo market with record-high prices, inventory stagnation, and shifting buyer sentiment.
Boston real estate
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Where are UK mortgage rates heading in 2026 as Iran war continues to impact?

Mortgage market conditions have shifted from competitive to erratic, with rising rates and geopolitical tensions impacting borrowers seeking new deals.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Mortgage rates rise amid U.S.-Iran uncertainty

Federal Reserve rates expected to remain at 6% to 6.5% near term while mortgage applications increase despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility affecting buyer sentiment.
Boston real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
2 weeks ago

Mortgage Rates Surge, Hitting The Spring Boston Condo For Sale Market Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Mortgage rates surged to 6.41% in March 2026, driven by inflation and oil prices, creating a perfect storm for the Boston condo market with record-high prices, inventory stagnation, and shifting buyer sentiment.
Boston real estate
fromRobb Report
1 week ago

Katharine Hepburn's Former N.YC. Townhouse Relists for a Reduced Price of $6.2 Million

Katharine Hepburn's former Manhattan townhouse is back on the market for just under $6.2 million after being sold for nearly $4 million in 2004.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Two Harbors drops UWM deal for $10.80 cash bid from CrossCountry

Two Harbors terminated its merger with UWM and accepted CrossCountry's $10.80 per share cash acquisition, paying a $25.4 million termination fee.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Homebuyer affordability improves in February

The February PAPI declined over the month and is nearly 10% lower than a year ago, reflecting both reduced payments and steady income growth, Edward Seiler said. While affordability conditions remain challenging in many markets, these incremental gains felt across more than half of states are an encouraging sign for prospective buyers, particularly those seeking lower-payment options.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

Drew Barrymore Lists the New York Estate She Spent 2 Years Renovating for $5 Million

Drew Barrymore is selling her renovated Westchester County home for nearly $5 million after extensive renovations and a change in personal needs.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

REMAX settles Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit for $8.5M

REMAX entered into the Settlement Agreement after considering the risks and costs of continuing the litigation, the SEC filing states. Of the $8.5 million, $1.5 million will be paid into the settlement fund after the agreement receives preliminary approval with the remaining $7.0 million being paid after the settlement gains final approval.
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#homeownership
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Our Precarious Careers Are Forcing a Terrible Spending Habit on Us. It Doesn't Have to Be This Way.

Buying a home may not be financially smarter than renting, especially if planning to sell quickly due to job uncertainty.
Boston real estate
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Our Precarious Careers Are Forcing a Terrible Spending Habit on Us. It Doesn't Have to Be This Way.

Buying a home may not be financially smarter than renting, especially if planning to sell quickly due to job uncertainty.
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Seriously wrong': flood-hit Lincolnshire residents at odds with Reform MP over climate

Flooding in Boston, Lincolnshire, highlights the severe impact of climate change, with many homes at risk and local leaders denying its connection.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Virginia widow alleges wrongful reverse mortgage foreclosure

The lawsuit challenges HUD's handling of reverse mortgages, claiming protections for non-borrowing spouses were not implemented properly, leading to wrongful foreclosures.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Boston, MA: Prices Fall

Boston's housing market shows a drop in median list prices but remains constrained by low inventory and fast sales.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Baltimore, MD: Prices Fall

Baltimore's housing market is shifting in favor of buyers with increased inventory, falling prices, and longer days on market.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Charlotte, NC: Prices Fall

Charlotte's housing market shows increased inventory, slower sales, and slightly softer prices, providing buyers with more choices and leverage.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Columbus, OH: Inventory Shrinks

Columbus housing market shows reduced inventory, stable prices, and longer selling times, providing buyers with negotiation opportunities despite sellers' advantages.
Boston real estate
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Luxury Market Posts 23 Contracts, $69M

Brooklyn's luxury housing market remains strong with 23 contracts signed for homes over $2 million, totaling approximately $69 million.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's housing market is tight, with shrinking inventory and rising prices, contrasting sharply with national trends.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Memphis, TN: Prices Fall

Memphis real estate market favors buyers with increased inventory, falling prices, and longer days on market.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New Orleans, LA: Prices Fall

New Orleans real estate market shows fewer listings, price drops, and longer selling times, providing buyers with negotiation leverage.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Indianapolis, IN: Inventory Climbs

Indianapolis buyers currently enjoy a favorable market with increased inventory, longer listing times, and greater negotiating power.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Houston, TX: Prices Fall

Houston's real estate market favors buyers with increased inventory, lower median prices, and longer selling times.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Cleveland, OH: Inventory Climbs

Cleveland's housing market shows resilience with rising prices and increased inventory, attracting competitive buyer demand despite national trends.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Louisville, KY: Inventory Climbs

Active listings jumped 32.9% year-over-year to 1,446 homes in February - nearly four times the national growth rate of 7.9%. New listings also ticked up 3.8% compared to a year ago.
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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Lowell was named the best place to live in Mass. But why?

"In the past, I've never really found a place that I would commit to staying for so long, and without hesitation, I was like, 'Where do I sign?' That's how much I love living here."
Boston real estate
fromTheregister
1 week ago

SoftBank builds AI mega-datacenter on nuke site

SB Energy will build a 10-gigawatt (GW) server farm and 10 GW of new generation capacity, with at least 9.2 GW being gas-fired, to support both the local grid and the datacenter.
Boston real estate
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Gowanus Lot Gutted as 264 Butler Fades Amid Rezoning Wave

Demolition at 264 Butler Street is in the home stretch, with crews clearing out a low-rise industrial parcel that for decades housed light-manufacturing and wholesale operations.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Six injured after floor collapses at NH wedding venue

The floor collapse at a wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, injured six people, with investigators citing overcapacity as a potential cause.
#demolition
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Boston real estate

'It broke my heart to see it': what Meath locals think about the demolition of Murray home

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Boston real estate

Watch: Drone footage shows Meath home demolition underway, as owner says 'send the bill to Mickey Mouse' because her family can't pay

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Boston real estate

'It broke my heart to see it': what Meath locals think about the demolition of Murray home

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Boston real estate

Watch: Drone footage shows Meath home demolition underway, as owner says 'send the bill to Mickey Mouse' because her family can't pay

Boston real estate
fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

I Got Divorced & Lost Everything - Then I Rebuilt My Life, One Thrift Haul at a Time

Life after divorce involves significant emotional and physical changes, including the loss of shared belongings and the need to rebuild personal space.
Boston real estate
Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

A rival cash offer puts UWM Two Harbors deal in play

A competing $10.70 per share cash bid for Two Harbors may force United Wholesale Mortgage to increase its $1.3 billion stock offer, with UWM having three business days to respond if the bid qualifies as superior.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

High rate of property inflation is 'pricing young people out of the towns and villages they grew up in'

The price of a typical home has now shot up by €30,000 in the last year, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Property prices increased by 7pc in the year to January, up from the 6.9pc recorded in the year to last December. The median price of a dwelling purchased in the year to January was €389,986.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

More families in Southeast Asia sinking into debt

Mainland Southeast Asia faces a household debt crisis as millions borrow for basic living expenses rather than investment, driven by weak wages and inadequate public services.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Lawyer says Meath couple who built without permission 'are not criminals on the run and have been punished enough' as demolition proceeds

A solicitor acting on behalf of Rose and Chris Murray made an application today seeking for the demolition to be halted while they awaited a ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Dublin 6 property fetches close to 7.5m guide price in one of year's biggest sales

Situated on 0.75-hectare site, on the corner of Temple Road and Richmond Avenue South, in Dartry, the property also has frontage onto the Milltown Luas station and faces Alexandra College, one of the country's top girls' schools.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The housing market's hottest week is coming-and sellers who miss it could lose out on $26K

Spring 2026 housing market conditions are improving with lower mortgage rates and favorable selling conditions, particularly during mid-April when homes sell faster and at higher prices.
Boston real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

In Cape Town's historic Bo-Kaap, homes under siege from rich foreign buyers

Rising property prices and short-term rental demand in Cape Town's Bo-Kaap neighborhood threaten to displace long-established Muslim communities and erode the cultural fabric built over centuries.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I went to an estate sale to find out why millennials and Gen Zers love buying cheap stuff from aging baby boomers

I call it the tsunami of stuff. It's cresting. There are a lot of baby boomers. America's over-65 population reached 55.8 million in 2020, and an additional 42.4 million are in the 55-64 age group. This adds up to nearly 100 million people who have amassed a large amount of possessions - stuff they bought, stuff they got from their own parents, stuff their kids stuck them with.
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fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

After serving prison time, Andrea James became a leading criminal justice advocate. Now she's running for governor.

It's time we start using the tremendous wealth in this state to invest in people's needs.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

The Best Places to Live in Massachusetts, According to a New Ranking

Lowell, Massachusetts ranks as the best place to live in Massachusetts by blending industrial heritage with modern amenities, diverse cultural institutions, and major employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and education.
Boston real estate
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Where rents are falling (or rising) most

Record numbers of renters are cost-burdened, spending over 30% of income on rent, while regional rent trends diverge sharply between Sun Belt declines and Midwest-Northeast increases.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

This Is How Much Bacon Cost The Year You Were Born - Tasting Table

While bacon and eggs only made their way to the breakfast table in the 1920s, the processed meat has been part of the American diet since pigs first arrived on the continent in the 1500s. These days the average American eats around 18 pounds of bacon annually.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Two Harbors delays vote on UWM parent acquisition to March 24

With the UWMC share price down about 26% since the deal announcement, it is possible that the acquisition price would need to be increased for the deal to be approved by TWO shareholders, Bose George and Frankie Labetti, analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, wrote in a flash note Monday morning.
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#planning-permission-violation
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fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
2 weeks ago

Boston Condo For Sale Demand Still Positive, But How Long With Rising Rates? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Boston's condo market is transitioning to a balanced, disciplined environment with modest 2.5-4% price growth, sustained by strong job markets and inventory shortages despite rate volatility around the 6% threshold.
#brooklyn-real-estate
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fromBrownstoner
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: All Four Sold

Four Brooklyn properties from six months prior sold between December and January, with two exceeding asking prices and two selling at asking price.
Boston real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: All Four Sold

Four Brooklyn properties from six months prior sold between December and January, with two exceeding asking prices and two selling at asking price.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Google Fiber will be sold to private equity firm and merge with cable company

Put together, the two companies pass ~7.1 [million] locations in 26 states. The two companies overlap in only three counties in Texas (109k locations). Texas and Illinois will have the largest footprint for the combined entity. Cable and Fiber will cover an almost equal share of locations for the combined company.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Howard Hanna debuts HannaList with MLS aligned early access

Some sellers, not all sellers, want to be able to market their property within their listing brokerage's ecosystem while they are getting the property ready for the public market and that is allowed in our industry. Hanna said he does not view HannaList as a private listing network. Calling it a PLN is almost too simplified for what we have done.
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Boston real estate
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Ripple Fiber announces expansion to Haverhill, Massachusetts

Ripple Fiber will deploy high-speed fiber internet to over 10,000 homes and businesses in Haverhill, Massachusetts, with service launching later in 2026.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Here's what to know about the new $1 billion Gillette headquarters planned for Fort Point

Transforming our grooming business for the future required that we think creatively about every aspect of our operations. After a comprehensive search, we are pleased to have found a location that continues our longstanding history in this community.
Boston real estate
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Mortgage rates steady as oil and jobs data raise risk

Ongoing Middle East conflict drives inflation and interest rate persistence, with labor market softening and oil price spikes influencing mortgage rates and housing market dynamics.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Pensioner fights to reclaim home lost in bitter driveway dispute with neighbour

Marie Potter, 75, was evicted from her Croydon property in 2023 and is now fighting to reclaim it, arguing the order that led to her displacement was invalid. The protracted conflict began after Ms Potter moved into her house in Bennett's Avenue, Shirley, in 1998, where her neighbour, Kirsten McGowan, already lived.
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Boston real estate
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

NYCHA Residents Say Nearby Industrial Site is Covering Their Homes in Dust

A construction debris recycling facility in Far Rockaway creates dust pollution affecting nearby public housing residents, who invoke a 2023 state environmental justice law to oppose the facility's permit renewal.
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