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GBREB petitions Supreme Court in permitting and rent control cases

Both cases concern the legal doctrine of ripeness — in other words, whether or not a dispute has developed enough for the court to hear it.

Fed lifts rates for first time in three years as inflation persists

Longer-term interest rates, such as mortgages, have largely priced in this latest increase and are not expected to have much of a reaction to the news.

Massachusetts sees 17% bump in listings statewide

Meanwhile, closed sales decreased as home prices continued to climb.

Realtor.com, Zillow, NAHB and others team up for ‘Let America Build’ campaign to encourage new-home construction

The campaign, which Realtor.com launched at SXSW in 2025, aims to encourage officials to take advantage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to streamline the homebuilding process. 

NAHREP: Hispanic families drive US household, homeownership growth

Since the Hispanic Wealth Project’s founding in 2014, Hispanic household wealth has more than tripled across the U.S.

The 5 best public high schools in Boston for 2026

Many high schoolers in Boston have access to the training they need, thanks to strong public schools.

The last week of October is the best time to buy in Boston

In Boston, buyers who wait until the last week of October to buy stand to see 20.9% more active listings.

Financing closes on The Westcott in Swampscott

The housing community replaced an “unsightly” industrial parcel in a Swampscott residential area after the town approved the project.

NAR: Existing-home inventory jumps to multi-year high in August as sales pace slows

At the same time, the median-sales price rose again, as months’ supply of homes for sale hit a 10-year high. 

Construction commences on Alta Thoreau development in Concord

The 237-unit development will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across two five-story buildings.

New construction slows amid shifting demand, affordability

The reports show higher mortgage rates taking a larger share of household income while applications for new-home purchases are falling.

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MBA: Purchase applications boost weekly mortgage activity

The increase in purchase activity offset a decrease in refinancings. 

Boston Agent magazine’s Who’s Who in Boston Real Estate party

Guests mingled in one of the tower’s penthouses while enjoying views of the Boston seaport and savoring drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Study: Boston’s apartments are shrinking

The typical new apartment in Boston averages just 747 square feet of space, according to new research.

Alessio Sanfilippo named CEO of Redfin

While at Reality Labs, he led global teams across data science, data engineering and user research.

An oblong fiberglass dome in the desert

This home in Maricopa, Arizona, may look kind of like an igloo, but it’s actually made entirely of fiberglass.