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Massachusetts set to bar home sellers from requiring inspection waivers

Housing Wire

To support housing development, the rule exempts certain pre-sales of new construction, provided contracts are signed before substantial completion and the seller offers at least a one-year express warranty. The state also finalized the sale of 450 acres of surplus land to support development of up to 3,500 new homes.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Save time with pre-written newsletters from Market Leader Don’t have time to write three or more newsletters every month? Check out some fantastic pre-built designs on sites like Canva or Etsy. Market Leaders advanced newsletter automation tool can help. Need some great ideas? Brand consistency helps build your brand identity.

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Portfolio Lenders: Definition, Benefits & Top Picks in 2025

The Close

Portfolio lenders can be an excellent financing option if you’re looking for a source of funding that you can’t get anywhere else, whether it’s because you can’t get approved, or you’re just flat out looking for uncommon terms. You see, portfolio lenders retain loans in-house so they don’t have to worry about third-party requirements.

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Top Realtor In Atlanta – Anthony Acosta

Luxury Real Estate Blog

With decades of proven results, he specializes in luxury condos, new developments, and upscale residential homes. Begin by scheduling a consultation to determine your needs, goals, and pre-approval status. High-rise condos, single-family homes, new construction, and investment real estate.

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3 Reasons Why Houses Are So Expensive Right Now

Redfin

Zoning laws have limited new construction In many regions, WWII-era single-family zoning laws have limited the ability to build enough housing units. Investors have taken a growing share of homes Housing investors any institution or business that purchases residential real estate have also taken a growing share of the overall market.

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Mortgage rates might soar even higher

Housing Wire

We do not see new construction returning in a meaningful way any time soon. Kurt Carlton, President of New Western. “We do not see new construction returning in a meaningful way any time soon. Our macro-outlook is that demand for housing will remain out of balance with supply for the mid to long term.

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New Year, New Home? 9 Myths About Buying a New-Construction House That Actually Aren’t True

Realtor.com

Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might shy away from the prospect of buying a brand-new home, assuming: It will cost too much. While purchasing new construction is indeed different from purchasing previously owned property, many misconceptions abound about new builds. New construction homes are more expensive.