Boston ranked among the top cities in the U.S. for homes closing above list price in May, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report.

Buying a home in Boston? Here’s the down payment you need to afford it.

The record-breaking sales price comes as the pace of transactions slid from April, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Boston’s median price per square foot has surged since 2019, marking one of the highest increases in the nation, according to Realtor.com’s May Housing Report. 

With warm weather heating up much of the United States, many homeowners are craving new summer styles for their living spaces.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has hit a new record for six of the last 12 months, as demand remains strong in the face of tight inventory.

At the same time, the median price of a new home sold in April declined as well. 

Meanwhile, the median single-family home price reached $610,000, the first time it exceeded $600,000 this year.

New-home construction jumped 5.7% month over month after a soft March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

According to a new report from RentCafe, hotels have overtaken offices as the most likely spaces to be converted into new apartments.

In 2020, median renovation spending was $15,000. That amount increased by 60% in three years, with the median home renovation costing $24,000 in 2023.

Prospective sellers should prepare to jump on the market — the week of April 14 through 20 will be the best time to sell this year.

Sales rose 9.5% from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million.

There’s a reason many homeowners opt for neutral shades when trying to sell their house — certain flashy colors may be off-putting to buyers.

Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?

Homebuyers often prioritize certain must-haves when looking for a home, and for those with or planning families, a reputable school district usually tops the list.