Jim Morrison
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Jim Morrison
@jimmorrison617.bsky.social
Dad, husband, independent journalist. Mostly just trying to keep my horse between me and the ground.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Thanks for helping me spread the word, Tony.
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
What happens to real estate when the goverment shuts down? www.boston.com/real-estate/...
What a government shutdown or default could mean for home buying
Either one could slow down an already sluggish residential real estate market, and the longer the shutdown lasts, the slower it will get.
www.boston.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
@bostonglobe.com The construction labor shortage is making housing more expensive, but it is also an opportunity for young people. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/10/r...
Hitting the nail on the head: The construction labor shortage is a crisis - The Boston Globe
Experts say drop in skilled workers is contributing to lack of new housing being built
www.bostonglobe.com
September 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Concerning: #Mortgage delinquencies are up slightly, according to @cotality.bsky.social, but rising prices and unemployment rates could put more homeowners behind on their payments going forward. www.cotality.com/press-releas...
Cotality
www.cotality.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If, like me, you have an 11-year-old girl in your life this is the story of the day: apnews.com/article/tayl...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
It’s a love story and, baby, she said yes. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. The superstar singer and football player revealed the news in a five-photo joint post on Instagram on Tuesday.
apnews.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A well told and heart-wrenching story of a family trying to hang onto their land through generations. #realestate www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
The heir's property: one man's journey to reclaim family land in the American South
Saul Blair has devoted years of his life to reclaiming family land purchased by his great-grandfather in the years after slavery.
www.usatoday.com
August 9, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The Warren Group released June home/condo sale s numbers and price growth has slowed considerably. www.thewarrengroup.com/wp-content/u...
www.thewarrengroup.com
July 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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@masshousing.bsky.social
doesn't get enough credit for the good work they do for #Massachusetts families. They helped more than 5 (mostly low-to-moderate income) people a day to buy a home in FY25. masshousing.com/press/2025-0...
MassHousing Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Top Partner Lenders
MassHousing has recognized 10 of its top lending partners for their success in originating MassHousing home mortgage loans for low- and moderate-income Massachusetts residents in Fiscal Year 2025.
masshousing.com
July 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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@bostonglobe.com No plumbing? No central heat? No electrical service? No problem. bostonglobe.com/2025/07/16/r...
Why are people living off grid in Maine? It’s simple. - The Boston Globe
They’re happy to forgo some modern conveniences to escape the rat race.
bostonglobe.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Is this the canary in the coal mine? From @cotality.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I appreciate the attempt at humor, but some people in my town are just a bit too precious about their lawns.
July 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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A great read from @riquier.bsky.social about her first journalism job and her suggestions for new journalists. Love the photo! @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social My First Byline: Andrea Riquier - by Ryan Teague Beckwith share.google/EaYAGhCrnZ22...
My First Byline: Andrea Riquier
Reporter, USA Today
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July 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
What happens when there are more home sellers than buyers? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1dJ...
A Housing Market on Edge | Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather on What Comes Next
YouTube video by Excess Returns
www.youtube.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Mass Housing announces homebuyer downpayment assistance program www.masshousing.com/press/2025-0...
MassHousing Announces Expanded, Statewide Down Payment Assistance Program
MassHousing announced today the expansion of the Agency’s down payment assistance (DPA) mortgage program.
www.masshousing.com
June 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
#Massachusetts homebuyers can now wave goodbye to waiving home inspection contingencies www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/04/r...
Is it time to wave goodbye to home inspections as a negotiation tool? - The Boston Globe
New state law says real estate agents can’t discuss such contingencies with buyers or sellers.
www.bostonglobe.com
June 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
​The number of condominium properties on Fannie Mae's #blacklist continues to grow -fast. That means millions of people are being shut out of low-cost Fannie Mae loans, costing them hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year and the vast majority don't even know it.
June 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Compass Real Estate's 3-phased marketing program is under fire.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/21/r...
Compass real estate criticized for ‘getting both sides of the deal’ - The Boston Globe
Critics say a new marketing strategy that keeps listings in-house will hurt some home sellers.
www.bostonglobe.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM