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Draft zoning amendments fast-track simple renovations in some Boston neighborhoods

Currently, any addition from a wheelchair ramp to an additional bedroom must be brought before this board, a process many Boston residents find confusing and cumbersome.

Case-Shiller: Boston home-price growth declines in May

Nationally, home-price growth topped 1% for the first time in 2026.

Chugga-chugga-choose this converted railcar

This converted train car in Ocean City, Washington, isn’t leaving the station any time soon, but it’s ready to welcome passengers for a one-time fare of $649,000.

$18.6M awarded to create 662 new homes in gateway cities

Since Governor Healy signed the tax relief package in October 2023, the annual HDIP has increased from $10 million to $30 million, providing a $57 million increase to advance housing production in Gateway Cities.

New-home sales post upside surprise in June

The seasonally adjusted annual rate of 628,000 homes topped Wall Street’s estimates. 

Compass-MRED partnership draws federal antitrust scrutiny

MRED CEO Rebecca Jensen and Compass CEO Robert Reffkin were summoned by the subcommittee to provide briefings by Aug. 5.  

Massachusetts: Where homeowners count the cost of renovation

Repairing foundation cracks or leaky roofs can put a strain on any homeowner’s wallet. But those in Massachusetts may feel the pressure more.

Keller Williams makes additions to national leadership team

“John, Sean, Andy, Lesley and Gabby are builders and operators with a track record of turning opportunity into results,” said CEO and President Chris Czarnecki. “Now, we’re putting that experience to work at greater scale.”

This year’s top exterior home trends

Curb appeal is important to today’s homeowners — that is, they want the exteriors of their homes to appeal to their own preferences and sensibilities rather than those of potential buyers.

MGS Group Real Estate mints new team, Adler Connolly2

MGS Group Real Estate formed Adler Connolly2, a team bringing together 20-year industry fixture Teri Adler and Steve and Nicole Connolly, who joined the brokerage.

Redfin adds weather data to home listings as buyers prioritize climate in moving decisions

The findings come as Redfin partnered with The Weather Company on all for-sale listings to provide ZIP Code-level metrics to buyers.

Massachusetts school systems named best in the nation

The Commonwealth’s schools led the nation in math and reading test scores.

New survey finds homebuyers value walkability

The triennial survey of 2,000 American residents from the 50 largest metropolitan areas, the National Association of REALTORS® Community and Transportation Preference Survey, found buyers and residents prefer more housing options and communities designed for easy access.

Abducted into your own spaceship condo

You won’t have to room with aliens, but this property represents a rare opportunity to own a condominium inside an Earthside spaceship.

These Massachusetts markets are hidden havens for luxury vacation homes

Three Massachusetts markets ranked among luxury locales with the highest share of vacation homes in the United States: Nantucket, Vineyard Haven and Barnstable Town.

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Rate promotes Bryan Brown to regional manager for Massachusetts

Rate has promoted Bryan Brown, producing branch manager, to regional manager as the company expands its presence in Massachusetts.