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Slower consumer spending and a stubbornly tough housing market are some of the economic realities we can expect going into 2023, according to experts.

It's the latest example of the old real estate adage, "location, location, location."

Analysts said shifting economic conditions have "rapidly cooled" the Massachusetts housing market.

Analysts said shifting economic conditions have "rapidly cooled" the Massachusetts housing market.

By one income-related measure, single-family homes in Massachusetts are the least affordable they’ve been since 2004.

The same dynamics that have begun to shift the market have pushed housing even farther out of reach for many.

What’s the best way to find an affordable apartment? Is it worth trying to buy a house in Massachusetts in this market?

Real estate prices high, inventory low

According to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, the median price for a single-family home topped $549,000 in March. - compare that with $480,000 a year...