Mass. considering foreclosure settlementWASHINGTON - Massachusetts, California, and New York were considering yesterday whether to join most other states in backing a long-awaited settlement with banks over foreclosure abuses. The deal would require the five largest mortgage lenders to reduce loans for about 1 million households.
Pecking away at the pesky woodpecker problemA number of Handyman readers write in their own suggestions for driving away pesky woodpeckers.
A carriage house condominium near the linksThis spacious three-bedroom townhouse is so close to the Oakley Country Club that the fairways seem to roll right out of its backyard.
New Balance plans expanded campusThe company wants to develop 14 acres into a “health and wellness district” that includes a new headquarters, a track and field center, restaurants, and a hockey rink.
Bank may sell Boston towerBank of America, the region’s largest bank, is considering selling its landmark skyscraper in Boston’s financial district, the latest in a string of moves to streamline its operations and raise capital. The reddish brown 37-floor office tower at 100 Federal Street, known for its distinctive bulge above its base, is one of the tallest building in Boston.
Condo sales climb in BostonHome sales in Boston’s downtown condominium market rose by more than 22 percent in the third quarter as more homebuyers gained confidence in the city’s core residential areas, according to data released yesterday. The Listing Information Network, a Boston company that tracks the downtown real estate market, said 823condos were sold between July and September, a 22.5 percent increase compared with the same period last year. Median sales prices dipped slightly to $457,500.
Brokers expect competitive spring marketLooking to buy a house this spring? Join the (growing) crowd. Motivated by the improved economy and a fear that interest rates will definitively head upward, more prospective homeowners are scouring listings and trolling open houses these days, real estate agents said.
