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Boston’s first offices-to-residences conversion project approved

It’s the first project under the city’s Downtown Residential Conversion Incentive Program, which encourages developers to convert underutilized offices into residences.

Boston breaks into top 10 on list of top tech cities in the U.S.

Each city was ranked across 17 key factors including IT salaries, cost of living, safety, internet quality, education and career prospects, innovation and community presence. 

NAR settles compensation lawsuits for $418 million and will ban commissions on MLS

NAR will prohibit offers of broker compensation or commission on the MLS.

Home prices have risen twice as fast as inflation for 60 years — but that trend may be reversing

U.S. home prices are 24 times higher than they were in 1963 — while overall inflation is just 10 times higher.

Opendoor: A portrait of first-time homebuyers in 2023

Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?

North Shore town named one of the best places to live in New England

One of the best places to live in New England is right here in Massachusetts, and it has the honor of being the best coastal town in the region.

Mark Willis replaces Marc King as president at Keller Williams

Willis previously served as Keller Williams president from 2002 to 2005 and CEO from 2005 to 2015.

HUD Secretary Fudge announces retirement 

Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman will take over as acting secretary on Marcia Fudge’s last day, March 22. 

Reifer promoted to executive director, residential brokerage at Senné

Stacey Reifer has been promoted to executive director, residential brokerage at Senné following her tenure as managing director for the company’s residential team. 

Massachusetts home to six of the most envied school districts in America

Homebuyers often prioritize certain must-haves when looking for a home, and for those with or planning families, a reputable school district usually tops the list.

Luxury home community set to open in Hopkinton this spring

Toll Brothers Inc.’s newest single-family home community, Newbury Glen, will open in late spring.

NAR praises Biden’s proposals to address housing affordability  

NAR President Kevin Sears also raised concerns about Biden Administration regulations that could create hurdles to affordability. 

Massachusetts sees double-digit increase in January home sales

Single-family home sales in the Bay State rose double digits in January as sales leveled off, and prices of single-family homes and condominiums continued to show year-over-year growth,

Today’s buyers prioritize price over location

Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?

What history tells us about today’s interest rates

If your buyer is having a hard time moving on from 2021 and accepting the reality of today’s rates, a history lesson may help.

Chestnut Hill Avenue project brings new housing to Brighton

A new project is slated to bring 30 new homes to a Brighton neighborhood.

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