Homeownership is the biggest source of wealth for most Americans. A homeowner who purchased a single-family or existing home between 2014 and 2024 typically accumulated $204,000 in housing wealth, ...

Ready to buy a house? The first thing you’ll want to do is hire a real estate agent—the go-to pro whose sole goal is to help make your homebuying dream come true. But not all real estate agents are ...

Whether you are buying or selling, a real estate transaction is often the largest we make in our lifetime. Given the size of the financial commitment, most people want a professional in their court, ...

Interview several real estate agents before choosing who you’ll hire. Ask about their experience, familiarity with the area, commission and preferred method of communication. Many or all of the ...

In Massachusetts, a real estate agent can be a seller’s agent, a buyer’s agent, or, with the informed written consent of both parties, a dual agent. The standard commission in Greater Boston is 5%.