Maria Fraser Real Estate at Keller Williams

08/25/2026

Housing activity held steady in July, with homes receiving an average of 2.0 offers and closing in 30 days. About 19% sold above asking price, while first-time buyers represented 29% of the market.

07/30/2026

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun reacts to the Federal Reserve voting to keep its key interest rate unchanged.

07/28/2026

According to the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, buyers aged 61 to 79 remain the largest generational force in home buying, accounting for 42% of buyers (unchanged from last year) and an impressive 55% of sellers.

07/17/2026

Check out the most current Monthly Market Report from MAR (Massachusetts Association of Realtors) and find out how your town is doing in today's real estate market.
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From MAR thru May 2024

06/15/2026

06/14/2026

First-time buyers climbed to 35% of all buyers, the highest share since June 2020, as modest inventory improvements opened new entry points in the housing market. Gain additional insights in the REALTORS® Confidence Index: https://bit.ly/2GFPb3O

04/29/2026

What is the value of your primary home? Let's find out with a comprehensive (and complimentary) market analysis.

Nearly 29 million U.S. households already exceed the capital gains tax exclusion, a growing factor keeping homes off the market. In many metros, longtime owners are delaying sales to avoid a large tax bill, adding to inventory shortages beyond high rates and affordability.

The issue is back in Washington, where lawmakers are considering reforms to the primary-home capital gains exclusion, still capped at $250,000 for single filers and $500,000 for couples, unchanged since 1997, despite home values rising more than 260%.