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Redfin joins the Clear Cooperation fray; won’t publish listings until they’re on the MLS 

In a statement, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman also asked MLSs to create a “coming-soon” designation that precludes search sites from showing listing history. 

Six-story development coming to Walpole

Strategic Land Ventures secured 1.9 acres of property to build The Sanctuary on East, a mixed-income development in Walpole.

Former Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino’s Brookline home for sale

Lucchino’s six-bedroom, seven-bathroom Brookline estate sits on a 0.75-acre corner lot and features amenities like a gym, wine cellar, bocce court and heated pool.

Momentum Fund creates new housing in Milton

Once completed, the Residences at East Milton will provide a total of 92 mixed-income rental homes, including 23 affordable rental homes

Zillow prohibits privately-marketed listings, eXp commits to sharing within 24 hours

eXp Realty was the first brokerage to publicly join Zillow, announcing its commitment to ensuring eXp listings are available on Zillow within 24 hours of marketing to consumers.

New opportunities for local homebuyers through Ives Bank

Ives Bank, formerly Savings Bank of Danbury, will provide financial assistance to homebuyers in the northeast through a partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.

Homeowners are remodeling for their own joy — not for resale value

The upgrades that brought homeowners the most joy in 2024 were primary bedroom suites, kitchens and new roofing.

Boston set to be one of the hottest seller’s markets this spring

Homes in the Bay State often sell in under eight days, and bidding wars have become common.

A look inside Mayor Wu’s Anti-Displacement Action Plan

Amid her bid for re-election, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced A Place to Thrive, a two-year anti-displacement action plan designed to remedy housing and development inequities in the city.

Brookline named one of the best places to live in the nation

Brookline received an A+ for its public schools, an aspect of living in Brookline that contributes to its high family-friendliness ranking.

City funds put toward Roxbury affordable multifamily housing

The deal comes after BVRE secured $1 million in funding from the Boston Acquisition Fund, a public-private revolving loan fund created by Mayor Wu’s administration.

Boston FBI issues warning about stolen land scams: Here’s how to stay safe

An investigation from the FBI’s Boston office revealed a troubling uptick in scams.

Construction begins on fully-electric Bolton community

Multifamily developer Wood Partners broke ground on April 1 on a new fully electric community in Bolton. Units may be available as soon as December.

Off-MLS listing leads to lower selling prices, especially in communities of color

By choosing to list their homes privately, homesellers in 2023 and 2024 forwent a collective $1 billion, according to new research from Zillow.

Once again, baby boomers make up the largest share of homebuyers

“In a plot twist, baby boomers have overtaken millennials — the largest U.S. population — to become the top generation of homebuyers,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist and vice president of research.

The 10 most expensive listings in Boston

Condos make up a majority of the top 10 most expensive homes for sale in Boston as of April 1.

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