The 2026 National Housing Supply Summit was held in Washington, D.C., on March 18.

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month. 

With monthly rents varying by up to $3,000 for the same sized rental home in different Massachusetts cities, location is everything in the Commonwealth.

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

“As we turn the corner towards warmer weather, we anticipate renewed market participation, which hopefully leads to a very active spring,” said Kristen Keegan.

Homeowners are increasingly turning their properties into rentals, and a new report from Zillow says that the trend may not have even peaked yet.  According to the report, 2.3% of homes listed for rent on Zillow were recently listed for sale, just below the six-year

A $400,000 budget might cover enough square footage to buy a studio apartment in Boston, but finding single-family properties at this price point may prove difficult.

Boston saw moderate price growth over the past year, with a slight increase in inventory giving buyers a little more room to choose. 

Over 48% of studio and one-bedroom listings in the city measure under 500 square feet.

Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield. 

On a deeper level, living in the Commonwealth’s ‘wicked smart’ environment means stability and quality of life, say experts.

Existing-home sales decreased by 8.4% in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Existing-Home Sales Report.

Research revealed that over 92,000 Massachusetts households relied on HCVs as of September 2025.

U.S. home sales declined 6% year over year and 32% month over month in January, according to the latest REMAX National Housing Report.  

What’s driving the trend? High salaries that ease the financial burden on young movers, said researchers.