Here's what's driving up housing prices Home prices took off in 2012 and went on a tear in 2013. And while the double-digit growth has slowed somewhat, prices are still heading higher. In February, prices rose 4.2% from the year prior, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Index. And some local markets are on fire,…

Zur Attias, Beverly Davis, and Nicole Magun receive new “Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE®)” Designation Zur Attias, Beverly Davis, and Nicole Magun of The Attias Group have been certified as Negotiation Experts (CNE) from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute (RENI).  The CNE is earned by real estate professionals after successfully completing formal negotiation training over two days.  Agents who…

A PLAN TO ADD THOUSANDS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS ALONG MBTA LINES Thousands of new condos, apartments, and townhomes aimed at middle-class buyers and renters could take shape across Boston along various T lines, under a new plan being floated by city officials. The Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) has filed legislation on Beacon Hill…