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GBREB petitions Supreme Court in permitting and rent control cases

Both cases concern the legal doctrine of ripeness — in other words, whether or not a dispute has developed enough for the court to hear it.

Massachusetts sees 17% bump in listings statewide

Meanwhile, closed sales decreased as home prices continued to climb.

The 5 best public high schools in Boston for 2026

Many high schoolers in Boston have access to the training they need, thanks to strong public schools.

The last week of October is the best time to buy in Boston

In Boston, buyers who wait until the last week of October to buy stand to see 20.9% more active listings.

Financing closes on The Westcott in Swampscott

The housing community replaced an “unsightly” industrial parcel in a Swampscott residential area after the town approved the project.

Construction commences on Alta Thoreau development in Concord

The 237-unit development will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across two five-story buildings.

Boston Agent magazine’s Who’s Who in Boston Real Estate party

Guests mingled in one of the tower’s penthouses while enjoying views of the Boston seaport and savoring drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Study: Boston’s apartments are shrinking

The typical new apartment in Boston averages just 747 square feet of space, according to new research.

Quincy apartments built in 2025 sell for $13.5 million

The building features a mix of 24 two-bedroom and six three-bedroom apartments, all of which were occupied at the close of escrow.

Case-Shiller: Boston home-price growth jumps in June

The pace of home-price growth rose nationally but with significant regional differences.

Massachusetts named among 5 best states to live in

Massachusetts’ strong performance in health and education boosted its score.

Boston’s millennials near the homeownership threshold, but a majority are still renting

Between 2018 and 2023, the number of millennial homebuyers in Boston surged 75.7%.

Independent husband-wife team New Englander Real Estate launches in Boston

The husband-and-wife team has a combined $150 million in sales and experience in the Greater Boston area.

Cape Cod sees jump in closed-home and condo sales

July brought steamy temperatures and an active housing market to the Cape Code region, according to preliminary data released by the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®.

Apartments planned for Emerson Green in Devens

The building will be part of the Emerson Green neighborhood developed by NOW Communities.

UK-based L&G sets sights on Concord for first US ground-up development

The multifamily community will span two buildings and feature 201 units, 25% of which will qualify as affordable under Massachusetts Chapter 40B guidelines.