Closed sales began to cool for much of the country last month, and conventional wisdom indicates that year-over-year declines are going to be present for the remainder of the year, given the low inventory situation in most markets.

I had the pleasure of previewing the recently gut renovated, historic Hooper Mansion and WOW! This three exposure building located on Beacon Street accommodates three parlor and garden level duplexes, two floor through condominiums, and a penthouse duplex that is sure to impress even the most modern critic.

There are some industry pundits claiming that Boston area residential home values have risen too quickly and that current levels are on the verge of another housing bubble