Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months agoExisting-home sales slow in January due to affordability challenges
Mortgage rates remain stagnant despite Fed cuts, complicating housing affordability against rising home prices.
"Renting for 30 years means you are a victim of the real estate market instead of riding the wave. Think about what rents have done in the last 30 years, and think about what they're going to do during the 30 years that we're talking."
"Unlike the US, France has no central database of properties for sale. As a buyer, you have to trawl through all the property websites one at a time to find what's on the market, which is both time-consuming and impractical."
Fewer than 15 homes were started in Richmond, Haringey, Bexley and Kensington and Chelsea between 2023 and 2025, according to the latest analysis of affordable homes being built.
When a landlord or condo association decides to convert rental units into individually owned condos, the process usually begins with a formal notice to tenants. In many cities, including New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C., local laws give renters the right of first refusal. This can be a major advantage if you've built equity in the form of years of rent and know the space better than anyone else.
Lake Norman, the largest lake in North Carolina, is a human-made freshwater lake spanning 32,000 acres and bordering four counties: Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln, and Mecklenburg. However, despite its growth and some rising prices, it remains an attractive destination for homebuyers year-round.
Despite a slowdown in expected growth within the service sector, the sentiment is at its highest since last April, driven by optimism about improving economic conditions and government support.