Housing starts climbed in Boston. Meanwhile, homes spent more time on the market, according to the latest Housing Scorecard.

The increase in purchase activity offset a decrease in refinancings. 

The typical new apartment in Boston averages just 747 square feet of space, according to new research.

The pace of home-price growth rose nationally but with significant regional differences.

Massachusetts’ strong performance in health and education boosted its score.

Between 2018 and 2023, the number of millennial homebuyers in Boston surged 75.7%.

July brought steamy temperatures and an active housing market to the Cape Code region, according to preliminary data released by the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®.

Buyers are reportedly looking for homes that reflect how they actually live, not how they could be living.

Active buyers are looking for more expensive homes, while price-constrained buyers are looking at fewer homes altogether.

According to experts, the North Shore gem’s appeal lies in its approachable home prices and proximity to job opportunities.

Of the 50 metro areas surveyed by NAR, several stood out for year-over-year gains in contract signings. 

The move was an improvement over July, but sentiment still remained in negative territory. 

Looking ahead, Cotality expects the median price of a home to increase 1.5% through June 2027. 

Boston ranks among the priciest rental markets nationwide with a median monthly rent 1.75 times higher than the national median.

Three years after the opening of a large center, ZIP codes retained 66% of their pre-opening active listings, compared to 43% in similar areas without a data center.

Massachusetts offers support and a safe environment to new parents, making it the best place in the nation to have a baby, according to a new study.