MA sees 36.6% uptick in pending home sales, plus some fun, local events

June 16th, 2026

Massachusetts sees 36.6% uptick in pending home sales

Buyers now have more options, and with easing mortgage rates, increased purchasing power. Given the decrease in closed sales, sellers still need to price their homes correctly and prepare for longer days on market.

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Why you need a real estate attorney when buying a home

An attorney offers valuable protection and knowledge for you as a buyer. Even though it might seem like another expense at first, it’s an invaluable investment to protect your interests. Plus, in some states, such as Massachusetts, some aspects of the transaction, such as a title examination of the drafting of a deed, are considered the practice of law and therefore require the involvement of an attorney.

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Healey supports rent control compromise, spokesperson says

Under that proposal, municipalities could opt into rent control by a majority vote of their legislative bodies. Increases would be capped at the lower of 10%, or the rate of inflation plus 5%. The framework would have preserved many exemptions contained in the ballot question while also allowing landlords to reset rents to market rates when a tenant moves out and permitting the creation of local rent control boards.

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LOCAL EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Haverhill Pride Celebration

Saturday 6/20 beginning at 12:30

Saturday, June 20, 2026 | Downtown Haverhill, MA Haverhill Pride is back — and we’re bringing even more joy, color, and community to the streets of downtown in 2026! 🏳️‍🌈

12:30 PM | The Pride Parade

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | The Washington Street Block Party

Family-Friendly After Party (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM) | Harbor Place Plaza

21+ After Party (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM) | Skyline Social

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North Andover Farmer's Market

Sunday 6/21 from 10am-1pm

The North Andover Farmers Market is the perfect destination for anyone living in the Merrimack Valley to shop and enjoy locally-sourced products. The market has become known for its wide variety of fresh food, unique local vendors, and live music!

With 30 vendors each week, plus food trucks and other surprises, it's a great way to spend a Sunday morning!

To see a complete vendor list, visit: https://www.northandoverfarmersmarket.org/vendor-list

We are extremely grateful to Lowell Five Bank for their sponsorship of the Farmers Market.

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5 Facts About the Internet

For almost any question you have, the internet can find you an answer. We use it almost daily, for things as simple as finding a restaurant near us or researching complex topics to understand more about anything really. The power of the internet is vast, let’s look at five facts you need to know about the Internet.

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Devito Law Offices is Here to Help

We know that legal matters can be overwhelming. When you work with DeVito Law, you can rest assured that you are in experienced hands. Our background encompasses years of practice in real estate transactions, wills, trusts and estate planning, and business and civil litigation. We will guide you through the legal process, taking the time to explain legal matters in language that is easy to understand. You will receive prompt, courteous, and thorough communication throughout the process.

DeVito Law Offices was founded by Antonietta DeVito in 2007. When you enlist our services, you will receive the personal attention and twenty years of experience of Ms. DeVito in all your legal matters. DeVito Law Offices is based in Andover and North Andover Massachusetts and serves the greater Boston communities of Billerica, Chelmsford, Lawrence, Lowell, Middleton, Reading, and Wilmington, as well as the Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts.

Attorney Antonietta Devito

ph: 978.688.4600 or via email: adevito@devitolawoffices.com