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Jamaica Plain properties approved for multifamily housing transformation

The redevelopment will see the properties transformed into two multifamily residential buildings, one with 130 units across six floors and the other with 100 units across five floors. Plans include commercial space as well.

Marksdale Gardens Cooperative under new management

The multifamily property, located at 2 Crestwood Park, has been a community fixture since the 1960s and offers 178 units of income-restricted housing.

Boston rent growth outpaces all other large US cities

Three-bedroom single-family rents grew 12.5% year over year during the first half of 2025, averaging $4,500.

Development to bring 24 residences to North Andover

Located at 149 Main Street, the project would create a three-story building featuring four commercial spaces and 24 residential units.

Massachusetts home to the best school systems in America

The Bay State ranked best in the nation for both math test scores and reading test scores. Building on these educational foundations, the Massachusetts school system also set students up for success in higher education.

RE/MAX: Boston home sales rise year over year in June 

Nationally, home sales rose 5.7% year over year and 1.3% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

Non-compliant MBTA communities given more time to add multi-family zoning

Although legal action has been delayed, communities that missed the July 14 deadline lost eligibility for certain state grant funding opportunities.

Mayor Wu initiates Welcome Home, Boston phase three

Phase three will create 30 homes for first-time middle-income homebuyers in Hyde Park, Roslindale, Dorchester and Roxbury.

The median price for a single-family Boston home just surpassed $1M

Data shows that the median price for single family homes hit $1,003,250 after hovering near the $1 million point since April.

Toll Brothers announce The Pinehills — Broadleaf in Plymouth

Broadleaf offers residents access to tennis courts, a fitness center, championship public golf courses and walking trails.

Preleasing available at luxury Marlborough community

Vesa features 140 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, plus amenities like an outdoor pool, dog park, fitness center and lounge.

Wellesley, Winchester, Lexington and Needham land on America’s wealthiest suburbs list

Wellesley, Winchester, Lexington and Needham ranked among the nation’s top suburbs based on median household income, home values and other economic indicators.

Mark Little proposes six-story apartment building near Peabody square

RODE Architects would serve as architect for the project, while 555 Talbot, LLC, a Mark Little Company, is listed as the primary developer.

Greater Boston Real Estate Board hires ‘clear-cut favorite’ Jackie McCarthy

“[M]embers of the real estate industry need a clear, strong voice representing them on Beacon Hill,” said McCarthy in a press release.

Multifamily Mattapan development under review

The development would create shared outdoor spaces like fourth-floor roof decks and play areas, as well as underground parking.

Cambridge property worth $3.4M prompts redevelopment buzz

With three floors, a kitchen and three half-bathrooms, the property could easily be redeveloped for residential use.

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