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Aubuchon Reneged On Agreed-Upon Contract
Teamster warehouse workers and drivers at Aubuchon Hardware’s distribution facility found themselves locked out of their jobs when they reported to their shifts this morning. They were met by security who had been instructed to tell the workers that they were not allowed on the property.
Mayor Walsh Celebrates $24.8 Million Energy Partnership; BHA reduces Green House Gases by 25%-...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston Housing Authority and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) will celebrate the positive impact of a partnership that has seen some $24.8 million dollars in energy saving equipment and materials installed across the BHA’s housing developments over the last ten years. The project has also realized an estimated energy savings of some $24.0 million dollars over that time period.
Closed Home Sales Remain Essentially Flat in September Over Last Year
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® (MAR) reported today that home sales remained essentially flat over in September compared to the same time last year. Inventory continued to fall this month, dropping to its lowest level since February 2015. The median price in September continued its upward trend. Condominium sales closed slightly higher with median prices up almost 10 percent from 2015.
Massachusetts Association of Realtors® Recognizes Realtors® Kelly Catallo and Lisa Farnworth for their Community...
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® (MAR) announced today that Kelly Catallo of Keller Williams Realty in Medford and Lisa Farnworth of Pelletier Realty in New Bedford were named MAR’s 2016 Good Neighbor Award winners for their work on behalf of Boston Children’s Hospital and the Department of Children and Families respectively. The Good Neighbor Award recognizes Realtors® for their community activism. The award was presented at MAR’s Professional Awards Reception, which was held in conjunction with the Association’s 2016 Conference and Tradeshow at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, CT
Massachusetts Pending Home Sales Higher in September
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® (MAR) reported today that the number of homes put under agreement in September were up close to 18 percent from last year. Condominium pending sales were also up over 22 percent as prices for both property types continue to go up. The strong market was reflected in high Realtor® Market Confidence and Price Confidence Indexes
Shrewsbury Realtor® Receives Massachusetts Realtor® Distinguished Service Award
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® (MAR) announced today that Edward Levine, of Fine Properties, Inc. in Shrewsbury, has been named recipient of the MAR Milton H. Shaw Distinguished Service Award for 2016. The award was presented at MAR’s Professional Awards Reception, which was held in conjunction with the Association’s 2016 Conference and Tradeshow at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, CT.
Press Releases Leominster Realtor® Named 2016 Massachusetts Realtor® of the Year
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® (MAR) announced today that Michelle Haggstrom, a Realtor® at Keller Williams Realty North Centra in Leominster is the Massachusetts Realtor® of the Year for 2016. Haggstrom was presented the award at MAR’s Professional Awards Reception, which was held in conjunction with the Association’s 2016 Conference and Tradeshow at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Connecticut.
MassHousing and Department of Housing and Community Development Announce Loan Closings of $9.4 Million...
MassHousing and the state Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced $9.4 million in Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) loan closings today for affordable housing in seven communities.
Cynthia Lacasse named as MassHousing’s New Director of Rental Business Development
Cynthia Lacasse has joined MassHousing as the Director of Rental Business Development where she will oversee rental lending product development, loan origination and approvals for the Agency’s multi-family lending operations
CORCORAN-SUNCAL SUBMITS EXPANDED PROJECT NOTIFICATION FORM (PNF) FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BUNKER HILL PUBLIC...
Corcoran-SunCal, in partnership with the Boston Housing Authority, has filed an Environmental Notification Form and Expanded Project Notification Form with state officials and the Boston Redevelopment Authority for design and construction of the redevelopment of the Bunker Hill Public Housing community, known as One Charlestown
Slight Increases in Both Closed Sales and Prices Across the Board in August
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® (MAR) reported today that home sales increased again over August of last year. Inventory decreases and ongoing buyer demand continue to push median prices up, nearing record highs for August. Condominium sales also closed slightly higher with median prices up from 2015
Massachusetts District Court Applies Well-Settled Law Affirming MERS’ Role
MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. today announced that Judge Mark L. Wolf of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts adopted and incorporated Magistrate Judge Donald L. Cabell’s Report and Recommendation, which granted summary judgment to defendants and applied the well-settled law of the First Circuit and the Massachusetts Land Court in affirming Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.’s (MERS) role in mortgages in the state.
Buyers Pushed Up the Pace on Pending Home Sales in August
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® (MAR) reported today that buyers were not deterred by the hottest August on record in pushing up the number of accepted offers that were made as pending home sales rose again over 24 percent from last year. Condominium pending sales were also up 17 percent as prices for both property types continue to go up. The strong market was reflected in a high Realtor® Market Confidence Index, while Price Confidence was essentially flat
Home Sales Slow Down in the Dog Days of Summer
Trend of decreasing inventory and new listings continue to inflate prices
WALTHAM, Mass. - August 23, 2016 — (RealEstateRama) -- The Massachusetts Association of Realtors®...
Realtors® Applaud Massachusetts Legislators for Choosing to ‘Do No Harm’ to Homeowners and the...
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® (MAR) and its 22,000 members applaud the decision of the Massachusetts Legislature to do no harm to homeowners by not including mandatory energy inspections and scoring provisions in the conference committee report on energy diversity. If passed, these mandates would have been detrimental to the Massachusetts real estate market, especially low- and moderate-income homeowners.
