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

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

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.

Nationally, home-price growth topped 1% for the first time in 2026.

The seasonally adjusted annual rate of 628,000 homes topped Wall Street’s estimates. 

Repairing foundation cracks or leaky roofs can put a strain on any homeowner’s wallet. But those in Massachusetts may feel the pressure more.

Curb appeal is important to today’s homeowners — that is, they want the exteriors of their homes to appeal to their own preferences and sensibilities rather than those of potential buyers.

The Commonwealth’s schools led the nation in math and reading test scores.