Sales of single-family homes and condominiums in April increased from year ago levels in Greater Boston as rising mortgage rates, an influx on new listings for sale, and continued strengthening in home values fueled an increase in market activity

A limited supply of homes for sale, appreciating home values, and rising mortgage rates tempered sales of single-family homes and condominiums at the start of this spring real estate season from a year ago levels in Greater Boston, according to data issued from the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS (GBAR).

Amid a short supply of homes for sale and rising mortgage rates, overall sales of single-family homes and condos softened in Greater Boston this February as compared to February 2017.

Covering parts of Back Bay, Downtown Crossing and Bostons prestigious Beacon Hill neighborhood. 02108 is bursting with historic and upscale homes. Beacon Hill posted a $1,432,500 median sale price in 2017, a slight uptick from 2016 figures.

Despite plummeting temperatures and seasonal interruptions, the Greater Boston housing market showed few signs of cooling down in January, as home and condo sales remained near record levels and home prices continued to rise amidst a continued shortage of homes for sale, according to data issued from the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS (GBAR).

Amid the continued shortage in the supply of homes for sale in Greater Boston and appreciating home values, sales of single-family homes and condominiums remained steady in June according to data released by the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS (GBAR).

Sales of single-family detached homes experienced a modest 2.2 percent decline in year-over-years sales in May, as 1,221 homes were sold compared to 1,249 homes sold in May 2016

The spring housing market got off to a strong start as sales of single-family homes and condominiums rose in March, following a mild winter, steady incoming job growth, and high buyer demand according to data issued today by the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS (GBAR).

Amid a short supply of inventory, rising mortgage rates and higher prices in the condominium market, sales of single-family homes and condos softened in February in Greater Boston, according to data issued from the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS (GBAR).

The Greater Boston housing market saw steady sales and healthy price appreciation along with a continued shortage of supply of homes for sale in January 2017.