Current Market Data

Zillow: 2.3% of rental listings were previously listed for sale, near 3-year high

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

How much space does $400K get Boston homebuyers?

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.

Zillow: February signals spring rebound for housing market

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

Boston’s apartment market goes micro

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

Report: Gen Z adults lead among 2026 movers

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. 

What it’s like living in the most educated state in the nation

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

Existing-home sales decrease 8.4% in January

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

Housing Choice Vouchers uniquely impact Massachusetts

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

REMAX: Boston home sales slide year over year in January

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

Study: Gen Z movers flock to Boston, but not because it’s ‘trendy’

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

Housing trends in 2026: What builders are seeing

Affordability continues to be a challenge in housing, and a new report from the National Association of Home Builders shows how that’s influencing both buyers and builders in 2026. 

Amount buyers need to afford typical home falls for 2nd month in a row after 5 years of increases

After five years of worsening, housing affordability has finally started to improve, according to a new Redfin study. 

MAR: Sleepy January doesn’t rule out active spring home market in Massachusetts

Activity in Massachusetts’ home market slowed in January, but optimism for a hotter spring market remains high, according to the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS.

Why retiring in Boston makes sense

Increasingly, retirees value safety — both physical and financial. With one of the highest life expectancies in the nation at 80.5 years, Boston offers this and more to the over-65 crowd.

Pending home sales slip slightly in January despite improved affordability

With mortgage rates approaching 6%, 5.5 million additional buyers that could not qualify for a mortgage one year ago would qualify at today’s lower rates, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Report: Builders cutting prices faster than homeowners for first time

In a rare housing market shift, newly built homes saw price reductions more frequently than existing homes in late 2025 for the first time in recent history, according to a new report from Realtor.com.