Market Updates

Feb. 18, 2025

Risks & Rewards of Ending Conservatorship

The potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that have been under conservatorship since 2008, presents a complex set of risks and rewards that could significantly impact the U.S. mortgage market and broader economy. As reported by Reuters, recent developments have reignited discussions about …

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Feb. 11, 2025

Impact of Development on Woburn Home Prices

Risks of Ending Conservatorship

The city of Woburn, Massachusetts has experienced significant real estate development over the past decade, with projects like The Vale reshaping the landscape and potentially influencing single-family home prices in the area. As reported by Leggat McCall Properties, the acquisition of a 107-acre parcel in 2018 …

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Dec. 20, 2024

Why is the 10-year US treasury yield increasing while the Fed is cutting interest rates?

The unusual phenomenon of rising 10-year Treasury yields during Fed rate cuts can be attributed to several key factors:

 

## Economic Strength and Inflation

The U.S. economy has shown remarkable resilience, with unemployment subsiding to 4.1%[3]. Inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target, hovering just …

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July 12, 2023

New Affordable Housing Opportunity

As part of the Special Permit granted by the Woburn City Council, the Highland at the Vale is offering 30 affordable units, by lottery, for eligible first-time homebuyers. There are 10 one-bedroom condominiums, 9 two-bedroom condominiums, and 11 three-bedroom townhomes that will be available in the lottery. Eligible residents are …

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June 16, 2023

New Boston Street Bridge Update

New Boston Street Bridge Project Underway in Woburn

Construction is underway on the new New Boston Street bridge in Woburn, Massachusetts. The bridge will connect two sections of New Boston Street that have been separated by train tracks for decades. The new bridge is expected to improve traffic flow and …

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July 31, 2017

Curious About Local Real Estate?

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Curious about local real estate? So are we! Every month we review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, specific neighborhood …

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