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Purchase a pink paradise

From the floral, coral-hued kitchen to the blush-toned pool and hot tub in the backyard, nearly every inch of the home is perfectly pink.

NAR names 2027 Leadership Academy class

The 10-month program prepares Realtors active in the association for future leadership roles. 

Nantucket ranked New England’s most expensive ZIP code

Notably, Boston dropped out of the top 100 most expensive U.S. ZIPs for the first time since 2016.

Howard Hanna Portside Real Estate Group adds Wendy Silver to team

Founded in 2012, Howard Hanna Portside Real Estate Group maintains a presence of over 200 agents across northern New England.

NAR: Existing-home sales post surprise 1.5% gain in September

Economists were expecting a monthly decline in the annual sales rate. 

Worcester active adult community The Arbella at Bramble Hill opens its doors

The 123-unit development sits on 17 acres of land along Salisbury Street, part of the historic Higgins Estate.

Massachusetts ranks No. 2 for safety nationwide

The Commonwealth’s financially secure residents, low crime rates and family-friendly atmosphere helped boost its ranking.

The Boston ONE Team enters Worcester, hires team specialist for the market

The Boston ONE Team at SERHANT. hired Jaci Smith as team specialist as part of the group’s expansion into the Worcester market.

Mortgage rates hit 3-year high, driving down loan applications

The increased borrowing costs helped drive down mortgage applications in the week ended Oct. 2, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Inside Question 7, Massachusetts’ ‘starter home’ zoning initiative

Pitched as a pro-starter-home initiative, the policy would generate roughly 750 new homes per year, according to a study from Tufts University.

Real launches Young Professionals division

Membership perks include free or discounted admission to events, access to Zoom masterminds classes, access to the Real YP referral network and internal leadership opportunities.

Fathom Holdings and Bed Bath & Beyond cancel merger

News of the merger initially surprised the real estate industry this June, when it was announced that Bed Bath & Beyond would acquire Fathom in an all-stock deal valued at over $53 million.

L&G, Taurus Investment break ground at Concord development site

The 201-unit Concord project at 292-294 Baker Ave. marks the first ground-up development effort from L&G on U.S. soil.

Plymouth Realtor Eustace Payne Jr. named finalist for NAR’s Good Neighbor Awards

Payne spent two decades working in the Massachusetts prison system as a probation officer and ordained minister before founding the Massachusetts Community Outreach Initiative.

US real median household income reaches record high

The Census Bureau also measures household income after accounting for taxes and credits.

Pinnacle Group affiliates with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

The Wellesley-based real estate firm serves Boston’s MetroWest markets including Weston, Needham, Dover, Natick and Newton.