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Real estate news in Boston

Hamilton Company seeks rezoning to build apartments on Somerville’s Union Square

To move forward, the proposed project would require approval from Somerville’s City Council and Planning Board.

Mesirow buys ‘trophy’ Cambridge residential high-rise

Built in 2015 as part of the Cambridge Crossing mixed-use district, Twenty20 features 355 apartments in a 20-floor tower.

Hudson Valley Property Group enters Massachusetts market with Boston Bay and Hope Bay acquisitions

The deal marks the New York-based company’s first foray into the Massachusetts market.

Boston might be the setting for your next ‘meet cute’

Tiring of the detached and shallow world of online romance, many members of Gen Z are disillusioned with dating apps, instead dreaming of a quirky “meet cute” encounter straight out of a rom-com.

Boston home values climb to $713K in January despite sales slowdown

A blizzard-ridden January brought more than just snow to Boston.

Corcoran Property Advisors opens first Cape Cod office in Osterville

The new location joins the brokerage’s flagship Newbury Street location in Boston and Cohasset office on the South Shore.

An Ayer community’s battle to stay affordable after 4.5 years of struggling to ‘save our homes’

Residents of the Ayer development have pushed to maintain affordability after the property was sold to a private developer in 2021.

MBTA train pulls into a station
Massachusetts attorney general sues Marblehead, other non-compliant MBTA communities

Now, the remaining non-compliant towns face a lawsuit from Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.

Marcus & Millichap brokers $3.15M sale for ‘desirable’ Roslindale property

Griffith and Pepdjonovic received five offers for the property, attributing its popularity to a desirable brick exterior and limited supply in the Roslindale area.

The Sheehan home will be featured on season 47 of This Old House. (Photo courtesy of Anthony Tieuli and This Old House)
This Old House comes to Needham, restores 1896 Queen Anne

Owners Liz and Patrick Sheehan hope to maintain historic Victorian exterior features while opening up the interior layout to include an open floor plan.

SERHANT. names founding agents at new Boston office

Founding agents Antonio Khoury, Michael Carucci, Jorge Sariego, Kyle Farrell and Joe Albano will report to Ryan Serhant, founder and CEO of SERHANT. and star of Netflix’s real estate reality series, “Owning Manhattan.”

100 West St. in Needham
189-unit apartment project to replace assisted living facility in Needham

Needham recently adjusted zoning restrictions in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act, making the project possible.

Sales launch at 230 Friend St.

George Sarkis and Mark Doherty of The Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman are leading sales at the project from GrayMac Properties.

DREAM Collaborative announces 2026 real estate

Greg Minott, DREAM’s Managing Principal and Co-Founder, will continue to lead development strategy, capital partnerships and long-term growth initiatives.

WinnCompanies’ Elmwood mixed-use development hits full occupancy

The development’s two buildings overlook preserved streams and woodlands and offer access to amenities like a lawn, playground, dog park and outdoor fireplaces.

Kayne Anderson Real Estate, Mill Creek Residential to build Modera Allston

The six-story building will feature studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences. Developers expect the project will be completed in 2028.

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