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Quiz: U.S. Home Sales to Foreign Buyers

The information from this quiz was taken from the Profile of International Activity in U.S. Residential Real Estate.

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Realtors®: Educate Yourself and Your Clients on the Risks and Rewards of Short-term Rentals

ORLANDO, Fla. (November 5, 2016) — Home sharing is increasingly becoming popular amongst travelers and homeowners alike, and Realtors® need to be aware of the opportunities and intricacies when helping their clients purchase property that's intended for short-term rentals. That's according to a panel discussion here yesterday at the 2016 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
The timely conversation on short-term rentals and private property rights comes at a time of much debate on the appropriate amount of regulation for home sharing... Read More

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Homes, Communities, and Wildfire: What REALTORS® Need to Know

Learn what you need to know about wildfire risk to homes and real property from Michele Steinberg of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). She shares information on how homes ignite and the simple steps that homeowners can take to prevent wildfire disasters in their communities.
Find out about the voluntary Firewise Communities program and how neighborhoods and subdivisions are working to improve safety for all residents in partnership with local fire departments and wildfire mitigation specialists. Get access to free tips and tools you can use to communicate... Read More

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Rental Housing Restrictions

Many communities have adopted some form of rental housing regulation, and many more are rushing to implement ordinances in response to the boom in short-term rental markets. Understanding the implications of these regulations will help you to help your clients.
Rental Housing Restriction White Paper

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Primary, Vacation, and Investment Homes Purchased by Region

This infographic was created using data from the 2016 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey.
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Read the news release about the survey.
The survey report is free to... Read More

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2016 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers

This infographic takes a look at investment and vacation home buying in the past year.
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Vacation Home Sales Retreat, Investment Sales Leap in 2015

WASHINGTON (April 6, 2016) — Vacation home sales cooled off in 2015 but remained at the second highest amount in nearly a decade, while investment purchases increased for the first time in five years, according to an annual survey of residential homebuyers released today by the National Association of Realtors®. Mirroring the strong price growth seen throughout the U.S., the median sales price of both vacation and investment homes surged in 2015.
NAR's 2016 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey1, covering existing- and new-... Read More

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The Next Property Rights Frontier

REALTOR® associations are working to keep up with a flood of new local regulations on home owners’ ability to rent part or all of their property. It has become a fight for home owners’ rights and property value on both sides, with many associations feeling caught in the middle.
The new rental norm
Home owners are flocking to sign up at websites such as Airbnb and Vacation Rentals By Owner, which match people seeking short-term accommodation with property owners. These sites make renting homes easier and more popular and home owners are finding out how... Read More

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Did You Know? Vacation Buyers' Retreats

While most buyers purchase a home to use as their primary residence, a significant share also purchase vacation or investment properties. Because the purchase of a non-primary residence is often influenced by different factors than the purchase of a primary residence, it is important to understand how changes in the market environment affect each segment. NAR's annual Investment and Vacation Home... Read More

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Did You Know? Vacation Beach Houses

While most buyers purchase a home to use as their primary residence, a significant share also purchase vacation or investment properties. Because the purchase of a non-primary residence is often influenced by different factors than the purchase of a primary residence, it is important to understand how changes in the market environment affect each segment. NAR's annual Investment and Vacation Home... Read More

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New Russia Wharf housing and office space development, on new Rose Kennedy Greenway, is revised

More redevelopment is planned down on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, including this $300 million project, a mixture of office, retail, and residential space. Russia Wharf is that block where the model shipbuilder store used to be, which you may have never noticed because you’ve always been stuck in traffic down there. It’s also next to […]
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Businesses Call Road Project “Revenue Roadblock”

More on the delayed renovation project on Cambridge Street: The idea first came up 10 years ago as a way to improve business along the edge of Beacon Hill. But now, three years after construction began, it’s still going on and patience is wearing thin. NewsCenter 5’s Pam Cross reported that the Cambridge Street improvement […]
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Most awesomest website, ever

I must repeat my earlier praise of Holden Lewis’ "Mortgage Matters" column, at bankrate.com. He seems to have a very good grasp of what drives mortgage rates, and presents his information with lots of relevant data. Originally posted 2005-06-29 22:53:00.
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Selling Lowell, via a martini bar

Neat idea. Cities looking to attract young, first-time homebuyers are finding new ways to market their appeal: By Emily Sweeney, Boston Globe It’s just past 9 p.m. at Vox Populi, a martini bar in Boston’s Back Bay. As the well-coiffed crowd swarms the bar, a young man in an unbuttoned polo shirt stands back, notices […]
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Realtors® extend support for 200 years of home history

The National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, is helping keep alive the history of a house whose story is a snapshot of America itself.
Since 2001, the National Association of Realtors® has sponsored the “Within These Walls” exhibition at the National Museum of American History, which chronicles the story of one home and five families whose lives intersected with American history at different crossroads. This week, NAR and the Smithsonian announced that the association will extend and expand its sponsorship, becoming exclusive sponsor of “Within these Walls” September 2018 through 2030.
You can read more about the sponsorship and exhibit in the Smithsonian’s June 13 announcement: http://americanhistory.si.edu/press/releases/within-these-walls .
“Real estate is more than just a structure, it’s a home,” said Bob Goldberg, NAR senior vice president of Sales and Marketing. “The stories of the occupants are what makes a house a home. We were particularly intrigued by this home as it provided an opportunity for NAR to share the importance of homeownership through the stories of the five families who called this structure home.”
The exhibition is built around a 250-year-old two-story house from Ipswich, Mass., which is the largest artifact in the National Museum of America History.
In the early 1960s, the Ipswich House was saved from demolition by a handful of local citizens. Smithsonian staff took the house apart piece by piece, transported it, and reassembled it inside the National Museum of American History on the National Mall.
“Within These Walls” will continue to be expanded and updated with new stories. In 2018, the museum will install a new artifact case to feature objects marking the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which was signed in April 1968 to protect the buyer or renter of a dwelling from seller or landlord discrimination. Other future enhancements to the exhibition include experiences to further engage younger visitors in piecing together exhibit stories and the ways enslaved people staked their claim to liberty as well as additional interactives throughout the exhibition.
The “Within These Walls” website shares more history and photos of the exhibit: http://amhistory.si.edu/house/home.asp .

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Low Inventory Is Pushing Prices Up and Days on Market Down

Existing-homes rebounded nicely in May as more buyers navigated the headwinds of weaker affordability and limited listings in the affordable price range.
It’s very evident that supply this spring severely lags demand in many parts of the country. It’s a big reason why home prices continue to outpace incomes and reached a new peak high last month of $252,800.
Take a look at these additional eye-opening stats about how low inventory is affecting the market:

Existing inventory is 8.4 percent below last May and has now decreased year-over-year for two straight months
The median days on market was 27 days, which is the lowest since NAR began tracking in May 2011
Fifty-five percent of homes sold within a month (also a new high since May 2011)

Will these conditions linger into the summer? NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun believes they will. “Several markets this summer will continue to see homes going under contract at this remarkably fast pace of under a month,” he said.
Check out the charts below for a recap of last month’s sales activity:

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The sad ending to West End story

I don’t think the West End was really worth saving, but here’s a story about someone getting kicked out by the BRA who worries about similar things happening in Boston, in the future, following last week’s Supreme Court decision. Sad Ending to a West End Story, By Peter Gelzinis, Boston Herald In the 1955 class […]
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Four economics questions (three about housing)

1) Has the increase in dual-income families (with the number of working women increasing from 30% to 60% over the past sixty years) actually caused a higher cost of living? 2) Is the rental vs. buying expense comparison a valid way to measure high housing costs? 3) Do real estate agents try to convince their […]
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Boston:20 Cities Where Home Prices Are Skyrocketing

June 2016 Median List Price: $625,000 June 2015 Median List Price: $549,900 Year-Over-Year Change: 13.66% Across the Boston area, the housing market is full of activity — fortunately, much of it is healthy. The increase in home prices is more closely aligned with what people owe on their homes. Homeowners, therefore, have more flexibility to […]
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Boston Globe editorial: Current owners of Fan Pier must make some decisions

The Boston Globe chimes in with an editorial on the development of Fan Pier. This is the part I find interesting: Publicly, the Pritzkers are maintaining silence about the mayor’s pressure, but rumblings from their direction suggest that they consider the land over-encumbered with public amenities and infrastructure requirements. It’s true that the state and […]
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Developer says that Boston can’t build enough high-end housing

Shhh…don’t tell State Rep. Marty Walz, but, apparently, someone does think the city of Boston needs more luxury housing. One developer is projecting that the market can handle 500 – 600 new "luxury" units coming on the market, each year, for the next ten years, or so. And, I agree – The top-end market can […]
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Man sells house, buys multi-family building in the South End, hilarity ensues

Funny story about a suburban homeowner who decided to up-and-move into the city. I checked the record, and, yes, he’s right, I think he got the building for a steal. I think the agent did a great job too, seeing as he was a part owner, and things could have gotten very messy, with conflict […]
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South Boston neighbors’ tiff prompts a cry of nepotism

A local couple finds out that getting things done in South Boston can be difficult, especially for new arrivals. They want to put an extra parking spot behind their home, but annoyed their neighbor, who is a relative of a city councilor, and their request is, suspiciously, denied. By Andrea Estes, Globe Staff Amanda and […]
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Howard Rudzki out and about

Howard Rudzki has turned his passion for bike riding, dogs and education into vehicles to help for good.
He started out bike riding when he was 20 for the pleasure and enjoyment that a good ride provides and has been a committed cyclist ever since. Rudzki rides every week either by himself or as part of group and annually participates in fundraising rides. For the last three years, he has ridden in America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, raising money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, whose mission is to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of lives for their patients and families.

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Howard Rudzki has turned his passion for bike riding, dogs and education into vehicles to help for good.
He started out bike riding when he was 20 for the pleasure and enjoyment that a good ride provides and has been a committed cyclist ever since. Rudzki rides every week either by himself or as part of group and annually participates in fundraising rides. For the last three years, he has ridden in America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, raising money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, whose mission is to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of lives for their patients and families.

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Howard Rudzki
Rudzki has commented much in the Malibu Times and as a community activist.

Reviews & More: The Unexpected
Thanks now I am going to have to go see this.

Malibu Quarterback Braxton Pierce Set to Pass, Run in Italy

Great story on one of our home grown. Who knew there was American football over there. Cool that it allows for more opportunities.

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New Clarendon Street project approved by Boston Redevelopment Authority

The BRA gave final approval to The Clarendon project, a 350-condo development between the Back Bay and South End. This is NOT the "Columbus Center" project, the very controversial project that developers want to build over the Massachusetts Turnpike. Boston Business Journal The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) gave the final approval Thursday to a 350-unit […]
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