• Monaco reigns as the most expensive market in the world, according to a report from real estate brokerage Knight Frank.
• Hong Kong and New York took second and third, respectively.
• If you're looking for a bargain in luxury real estate, check out Sao Paulo or Cape Town, South Africa.

Robert Frank | @robtfrank

Published 10:40 AM ET Thu, 8 March [...]

Federal Reserve Bank - First District Boston
Posted from: Federalreserve.gov

Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity expanded at a moderate pace in the First District, with almost all retail and manufacturing respondents citing sales and revenues in recent weeks ahead of year-earlier levels. By contrast, staffing firms reported [...]

Economist: Housing market should be fine with rising mortgage rates from CNBC.

Fed's Kaplan: Expect three rate hike this year from CNBC.

Bankrate.com
NATALIE CAMPISI

March 2, 2018 in MORTGAGES

As mortgage rates increase, homebuyers should pay close attention — higher rates mean more cash out of pocket for borrowers.

For those worried that rates will climb even further before closing, a mortgage rate lock could be the solution.

What is a mortgage rate lock?

A rate [...]

The greater Boston real estate market often logs in the largest number of sales closings in the Spring (2nd) Quarter each year; as the cold weather and snow give way to blooming flowers, warmer weather...and eager [...]