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The pace of home sales increased 1.3% from June after months of decreases, the National Association of REALTORS® said.

Communities in the Northeast and Midwest dominated this year’s rankings, with Massachusetts standing out by placing three towns in the top 10.

Competition in the housing market is expected to reignite as falling mortgage rates breathe new life into buyers, according to Zillow’s latest report.

The combination of rising inventory and price reductions in Boston and nationwide is creating a more buyer-friendly market.

Two Massachusetts cities are among the top 20 hottest summer housing markets, according to a new report.

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month.

For the third year in a row, Massachusetts has the best school systems in the nation, according to WalletHub’s 2024 States with the Best & Worst School Systems report.

There are plenty of ways to upgrade a home without knocking down walls or hiring a whole construction crew.

The median sale prices for both single-family homes and condos reached new all-time highs last month, as low inventory continues to drive up prices.

Despite record high prices, two factors are creating opportunities for homebuyers this summer: falling mortgage rates and rising supply.

Despite spending more time than ever at home, more than half of Americans admit to hiding from their neighbors, according to a survey from Top Rail Fence.

Summer is underway, and many homeowners are looking for ways to upgrade their outdoor spaces so they can enjoy the heat in style.

Boston has one of the highest shares of luxury and ultra-luxury homes for rent among the 100 largest cities in the U.S.

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.