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Compass strikes deal with Redfin, ‘coming soon’ listings to receive priority placement

The decision reverses Redfin’s former stance that it would stand with Zillow and refuse to share listings unless they were publicly available on all listing sites.

Existing-home sales decrease 8.4% in January

Existing-home sales decreased by 8.4% in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Existing-Home Sales Report.

Geodome secluded in the woods

The geodesic dome is listed by Sheneur Menaker and Zev Eisenberg of Hudson Modern for $499,000.

Want more real estate leads from LinkedIn? Here’s how AI can make it happen

If you think the LinkedIn algorithm is working against you, you’re asking the wrong question. The issue isn’t frequency. It’s a strategy.

Mortgage rates dip below 6% for first time in 3 years

The rate passed the important psychological boundary just as the spring buying season is set to begin, Freddie Mac said. 

NAR launches Influencer Program

The Influencer Program replaces NAR’s former Surrogate Program.

Ed Augustus resigns as Massachusetts Housing and Livable Communities Secretary

Augustus played a key role in the implementation of the Affordable Homes Act — legislation that has kickstarted development of over 100,000 housing units in the Commonwealth.

Lisa Sevajian Group leaves Compass for eXp, ‘time to let someone else assume the role’

Lisa Sevajian leads the 10-person team, which claims over $300 million in career sales volume over 1,500 transactions.

Housing choice vouchers uniquely impact Massachusetts

Research revealed that over 92,000 Massachusetts households relied on HCVs as of September 2025.

Rechat now integrated with Canva

Canva designs can now be added directly to Rechat with one click, Rechat said in a press release, further consolidating agent workflow.

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.  

Lucas Nathan hired at BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate

“We continue to invest in leadership because our agents deserve real support and real strategy,” BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate shared in a social media post announcing the hire.

Rate launches RateFi for borrowers using cryptocurrency

Rate has introduced RateFi, a new mortgage product that allows qualified borrowers to use verified cryptocurrency as part of their income and asset qualification without requiring liquidation. 

West Shore Home enters New England, seeks to meet burgeoning remodeling demand

The business identified opportunity in the constrained market, according to a press release, citing homeowners’ willingness to spruce up existing homes instead of buying.

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.

Housing trends in 2026: What builders are seeing

Affordability continues to be a challenge in housing, and a new report from the National Association of Home Builders shows how that’s influencing both buyers and builders in 2026. 

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