Teams Spotlight: Michelle Fermin, The Fermin Group
Find out how Massachusetts real estate team leader Michelle Fermin got her start and where she's planning to take her team next
by Christy Murdock May 8
HomeServices announces more leadership shuffles
Alex Seavall and Candace Adams will be taking on roles at HomeServices as chief financial and operations officer and executive vice president. Brenda Maher was also promoted
Home prices hit record high in November despite cooling demand
In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indexes recorded annual gains of 4.2% and 3.8%, respectively, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 28
Restb.ai lands deal with New England's largest MLS
In partnership with Restb.ai, the 39,300-member MLS PIN will equip itself with new ways to work faster, better serve buyers and sellers, and push its own boundaries in data capture and accuracy
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 4
Pending home sales rise modestly in August as mortgage rates dip
Pending home sales edged up 0.6% in August, as declining mortgage rates made home purchases more affordable, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 26
Home prices grew in May as mortgage rates, inventory rose
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index and FHFA House Price Index showed 'no relief' for homebuyers hoping for falling home prices as mortgage rates remain elevated
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Lamacchia Realty buys Berkshire Dream Home in Massachusetts
The deal marks the 7th purchase in 12 months for Massachusetts-based Lamacchia Realty as it signals acquisitions across New England in 2025. ‘I want to triple that in the next 12,' CEO says
by Taylor Anderson Jul 9
M&A executive jumps from Anywhere to Lamacchia Realty
Massoud Atallah joins New England-based brokerage that has its sights set on rapid expansion. ‘We are 100% on offense,’ Lamacchia told Inman in an interview
by Taylor Anderson Jul 3
MLS PIN forges ahead with rule changes over DOJ objections
Effective immediately, listing brokers and agents can submit for-sale listings to the MLS without offering any cooperating compensation to the buyer broker
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 27
Case-Shiller Index breaks all-time high as HPI appreciation slows
Figures in April 2024 for both indices suggested a steady market going into summer. Both the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index and the FHFA HPI rose 6.3% on an annual basis
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 25
Proposed DOJ ban on commission offers against the law, MLS says
MLS PIN on Monday urged a district court to reject the Department of Justice's arguments against a settlement with homeseller plaintiffs in the Nosalek antitrust commission case
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 12
William Raveis celebrates 50 years with an official state proclamation
Governor Ned Lamont on Wednesday proclaimed March 27 'William Raveis Day' in Connecticut as the brokerage celebrated 50 years of service with an unforgettable anniversary bash
by Ben Verde Mar 27
MLS PIN, Nosalek plaintiffs seek to delay DOJ response after NAR deal
They asked the court for more time to analyze the impact on their proposed settlement of NAR's proposed rule change banning the MLS display of commissions offered to buyer brokers
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 21
Defendant, plaintiffs in Nosalek commission case unite against DOJ
Defendant MLS PIN and plaintiffs Jennifer Nosalek, Randy Hirschorn and Tracey Hirschorn asked a district court judge for permission to respond to a statement of interest the DOJ filed in the case
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 28
How to play matchmaker with buyers and architectural styles
It's essential to understand a client's tastes, historical context and regional influences, writes broker Michelle Coffing, to match them with the right home in a style that suits them
by Michelle Coffing Feb 16