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U.S. News & World Report ranks Massachusetts one of the top states in the country

The publication ranked each of the 50 states in 71 metrics across eight categories to determine how well each serves their residents.

Emily Corcoran joins Touchstone Closing as partner

Company continues its expansion, welcoming three new attorneys to the firm.

Survey results: How Boston agents define ‘luxury listings’

We asked, you answered! Here’s how Boston agents define luxury real estate: $1 million and up.

Transfer taxes may harm Massachusetts housing, report finds

New real estate transfer taxes could cost Bay State communities up to 60 cents per dollar collected, hurt property values and do little for the housing crisis, according to the report.

Healey-Driscoll administration launches campaign to address housing affordability in Massachusetts

The statewide initiative aims to raise awareness about reducing housing expenses throughout Massachusetts while emphasizing housing’s impact on everyday life. 

Tom Brady’s former condo hits the market for $8.5 million

The 314 Commonwealth Ave. property is located in the historic Burrage Mansion, one of the most prestigious addresses in Boston’s Back Bay.

Massachusetts areas make best beach towns on the East Coast list

Three Bay State areas have been named to Condé Nast’s list of 14 Best Beach Towns on the East Coast, and it comes as no surprise.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Spring market sees builder confidence rise

Meanwhile, days on market fell in April, as both housing starts and home sale slowed

Three Massachusetts cities make nation’s hottest markets list

Three Massachusetts cities – Boston, Worcester and Springfield – were named among the top 20 hottest markets in the U.S., with two of them ranking in the top five.

Boston tops list of markets with fewest home listings

Boston has the fewest home listings nationally, in a market steeped with competition driven by low inventory.

Cape Cod community makes list of top 10 small towns in the northeast

A Cape Cod town has made USA Today’s Best Small Towns in the Northeast list for 2024.

Massachusetts March home, condo prices soar, set new records

Meanwhile, the Bay State had the fewest condo sales for the month of March since 2015.

Median home prices in Greater Boston hit $900K

Last month, the majority of properties sold at or above their full asking price.

Double-digit surge: March home listings, closed sales soar

After months of declines, March saw single-family home listings and closed sales jump almost 25% month over month, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors March housing statistics report.

Devonshire Street offices-to-residences conversion project approved

The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved the city’s second offices-to-residences conversion project at its April meeting.

Diane Dabrowski makes top 1% of ERA Realtors worldwide

Diane Dabrowski of Charlton, a Realtor with ERA Key Realty Services in Charlton, has made the top 1% of all ERA Realtors worldwide.

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