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Three yards and a cloud of dust

Housing Wire

In the 2017 tax bill, caps on state and local tax (SALT) deductions and a boost in the standard deduction eviscerated the mortgage interest deduction, ending its use for all but the wealthiest homebuyers. Congress is gridlocked, so enactment of these initiatives is highly unlikely. But now a new threat is emerging on this front.

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Opinion: Agencies are key to fixing housing affordability

Housing Wire

In the 2017 tax bill, caps on state and local tax (SALT) deductions and a boost in the standard deduction eviscerated the mortgage interest deduction, ending its use for all but the wealthiest homebuyers. Congress is gridlocked, so enactment of these initiatives is highly unlikely. But now a new threat is emerging on this front.

Sellers 442
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How this real estate brokerage’s unique model generates more profit for agents

Housing Wire

Many economists are predicting low mortgage rates for an extended period of time which will keep the red-hot seller’s market intact indefinitely. With that in mind, home sellers are racing to the market and searching for ways to pay lower commissions to list their properties that they are confident will sell quickly. .

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Housing Market Tracker: Inventory falls even lower

Housing Wire

Mortgage rate volatility was so wild in the second half of 2022 and even this year that some home sellers are gun-shy in listing their homes, since they will be buying another one. The housing market tracker is designed to give an outlook for the future, and as I have written, the housing market dynamics changed starting Nov.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for January 2022

Lamacchia Realty

Eileen is a member of the Lamacchia Realty 2017 , 2018, 2019 , 2020 President’s Club , and the 2020 President’s Club ELITE. Click here to learn more about Eileen Doherty Liz Puchala has always had a passion for architecture, décor, and design. Cyndi Deshaies received her real estate license in March 2017.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for February 2023

Lamacchia Realty

Elena has achieved numerous designations throughout her real estate career, starting in 2016. Paul is known for actively listening to his clients’ desires and preferences to help them find their dream home, and his design sense has helped sellers fetch high prices.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for October 2021

Lamacchia Realty

Accordingly, Lisa was named a real estate All-Star in the Northshore Magazine for being able to expertly assist both buyers and sellers on the North Shore. Joselin Malkhasian is a REALTOR® working with both buyers and sellers in the Greater Boston Area. Cyndi thrives to make her buyers and sellers her top priority.