Claire Boston

First-time homebuyer? Consider looking east of the Mississippi. Western New York and Pennsylvania cities rank among the most affordable for first-time buyers, according to Realtor.com. Claire Boston · Senior Reporter Wed, 7 January 2026 at 1:00 pm GMT+2 3... See more

'Homebuyer momentum is building': Pending home sales jump by most since February 2023 in November The Pending Home Sales Index saw a 3.3% gain in November compared to a month earlier. Claire Boston · Senior Reporter Mon, December 29, 2025 at 5:01 p.m. GMT... See more

Why mortgage rates are stuck at 6.2% — and might stay there Shutdown disruptions and conflicting economic data have stalled mortgage rates at an elevated level. Claire Boston · Senior Reporter Sat, 27 December 2025 at 3:00 pm GMT+2 3 min read For weeks no... See more

Weary homebuyers have a new headache: Misleading AI listing photos Lightly regulated AI tools can virtually stage empty units, but also make cosmetic tweaks that don't match reality. Claire Boston · Senior Reporter Sat 20 December 2025 at 3:00 pm GMT+2 4 ... See more

Mortgage rates hold steady, shrugging off weak jobs data and Fed rate cut Rates have been holding in a narrow range since September. Claire Boston · Senior Reporter Updated Thu, 18 December 2025 at 7:00 pm GMT+2 1 min read Mortgage rates were essentially ... See more