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Case-Shiller: Boston home-price growth rises in January

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the eighth month in a row. 

These Boston renters are looking to move, but not too far away

Around 37% of registered Boston-based users searched for an apartment outside the city in 2025. Several markets caught the attention of these prospective movers.

Trends: How new construction will adapt to address the housing supply shortage

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

REMAX: Boston home sales slide in February

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

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These are the most and least affordable cities for renting in Massachusetts

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.

Late May is the most profitable time of year to list in Boston

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

Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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