Over the past 12 months, our local coverage tracked all the breaking news in Boston’s unique real estate market. Check out the five most-read hometown stories from 2025.

1. Cambridge City Council eliminates single-family zoning
Cambridge was the first city in the state to eliminate single-family zoning.

2. Ending single-family zoning among key recommendations in housing crisis report
A new report recommending ways to address the Massachusetts housing crisis includes the possibility of eliminating single-family zoning across the state.

3. Boston launches new tools to help residents build accessory dwelling units
The city of Boston has released new tools to assist residents in building accessory dwelling units (or in-law apartments) on their property.

4. Shant Banosian named president of Rate Mortgage
Banosian is one of 15 presidents overseeing 10 mortgage companies, two AI technology companies, a title company, an insurance company and a personal lending group.

5. Gov. Healey announces $158M in funding for affordable housing developments statewide
The funds will benefit 14 projects across 12 communities aimed at creating and preserving 1,138 affordable housing units for seniors and families.