Boston Real Estate Newsletter: Do I Need 'Perfect Credit' To Buy A Home?

Often the worst part about needing to move from an area you know to an area you dont is figuring out where you should begin your housing search on the other end.

Lack of homes for sale and lower buyer activity during the end of the winter combined to push closed sales down in May. New listings added to the market jumped again on pent up seller demand.

Heres May 2015s Monthly Multi-family Housing Activity Report from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors.

(Multi-family housing activity comparing May 2015 to May 2014)

Boutique elevator building where traditional meets loft. Dramatic city views and light fill this airy corner unit with 9 large windows, 11 ceilings, exposed brick and hardwood floors.

Mortgage rule changes are coming soon... What you need to know about the major changes to the closing table.

Many home buyers, home sellers, and sadly more than a few real estate agents probably dont realize major changes are coming that will affect the rules governing real estate closings.

This bright and sunny second floor two bedroom home with front and rear decks will be great for all your summer entertaining. The fully applianced kitchen with granite countertops has extra collapsible counter space when needed, and an attached pantry that also houses your own in-unit washer/dryer.

Closed sales were down in April as buyer activity was impacted during the winter. April median prices went up because of ongoing low inventory and high demand. New listings added to the market jumped on pent up seller demand.

Heres April 2015s Monthly Multi-family Housing Activity Report from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors.

(Multi-family housing activity comparing April 2015 to April 2014)