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Housing Scorecard: Inventory growth hits Boston

Inventory climbed in Boston and existing-home sales were on the rise, according to the latest Housing Scorecard.

GBAR: Boston’s hot market ‘not going to change any time soon’

The median price for a single-family home in Boston hit $900,000, a 5.9% year-over-year increase.

AHSC completes affordable Columbia-Uphams apartments in Dorchester

The project rehabbed two residential properties, connecting them into a single complex featuring studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.

CHAPA Housing Summit draws over 400 attendees

The Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association hosted a Housing Summit that brought together over 400 housing leaders from across the Commonwealth.

Mystic Grove Apartment transaction fetches upwards of $340K per unit

The complex features 60 apartments in studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom layouts, plus several commercial spaces.

Rental building
Income outpaces Boston rental growth

The typical asking rent for an average rental unit reached $2,917.

GBREB testimony opposes rent control and other regulations

The testimony, submitted to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing, opposed a collection of rent control and other bills proposed for the Commonwealth.

Signature threshold met to get Massachusetts rent control initiative on the 2026 ballot

Now, ballot signatures must be certified by local election officials.

The exterior of the 2-story brick and white-siding "Wheeler House" featured in Stranger Things.
‘Stranger Things’ Wheeler House sells in Atlanta

Inside, the house includes original retro features like wood paneling, built-in bookshelves, a brick fireplace and an eat-in kitchen perfect for enjoying Eggos.

Chris Reyes
Douglas Elliman appoints Chris Reyes chief technology officer

In this role, Reyes will oversee the brokerage’s technology team, manage technology infrastructure and product launches and drive national software development.

rental update
Boston single-family rental costs trend downward in Q3

Average rental costs for a single-family home have been decreasing for four consecutive quarters.

For property transactions over $1M, non-residents will pay up in Massachusetts

The rule shakes up the process of transferring high-value properties and adds steps — and costs — for non-resident sellers.

Boston enters top five STEM employment markets

Boston climbed four spots in the rankings last year, from No. 9 to No. 5.

Massachusetts market remains strong amid seasonal transition

Closings grew 5.6% year over year, with 3,921 single-family homes sold.

Boston officially a sports-lover’s dream

“Boston truly stands as one of the best sports cities in America,” said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.

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Seven Boston developments awarded Climate Ready Housing grants

The funds will help developers reduce energy use as part of the Healy Driscoll administration’s net-zero emissions goals for Massachusetts.

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