‘Podcasts’ Archives
April home sales down and prices up as new listings take big jump
Another month with low inventory equals another month with home sales down and prices up in April. However, the number of new listings added in April were the most since the final month that buyers were able take advantage of the homebuyer tax credit in April 2010. While these new listings didn't impact April home sales, it is a positive sign for [...]
Prices up and sales down in March as number of homes for sale goes down again
While buyer activity remained strong strong in March, a shortage of homes for sale has pushed closed sales down for the 2nd straight month after 19 straight months of increases. Median sales prices continued to go up for the sixth straight month as demand has outpaced supply. (see graphs below – click on them to enlarge). Direct link to [...]
Mass. real estate market strong to start 2013 as home sales and prices both up
The Massachusetts real estate market is off to a strong start in 2013 as January median home prices were up for the 4th straight month and sales were up for the 19th straight month compared to the same month the year before. Condo median prices were flat compared to 2012 while sales continued their upward trend in January. (see graphs below – [...]
July 2012 ‘Five Questions With…Podcast’: Northeastern University Economist Dr. Barry Bluestone
Click here to listen In this late July(...early August?) edition of our "Five Questions With...Podcast", we speak to Northeastern University Economist Dr. Barry Bluestone about the Massachusetts real estate market, the economy and more. Dr. Barry Bluestone Dr. Barry Bluestone Bio: Barry Bluestone is the Stearns Trustee [...]
Mass Home Sales Up for the 11th Straight Month in May
Today we released our May 2012 sales report and for the 11th straight months sales have gone up compared to the same time last year. While median prices went down, sales and median prices for condos went up compared to the same time last year. (see graphs below – click on them to enlarge) Click the link to see the May 2012 Housing [...]
