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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.

Lamacchia Realty achieves top market share in multiple Massachusetts markets

Here’s a breakdown of the brokerage’s performance across these markets.

The Gammons Team of BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate hosts Up Close with Steve Schirripa

Shirripa, most famous for his roles as Bobby Baccalieri on HBO’s The Sopranos, celebrated the release of his children’s book.

The Residences at Des Moines Road receives multiple offers, fetches $2.4M

Built in 2005, The Residences sits on 0.32 acres and features six two-bedroom apartments and one four-bedroom penthouse.

Massachusetts launches ADU incentive program for homeowners

ADUs, which can take the form of in-law suites, tiny homes, converted basements or detached structures, expand residential capacity on existing properties.

Boston rents continue price climb

Boston ranks among the priciest rental markets nationwide with a median monthly rent 1.75 times higher than the national median.

Massachusetts named the best state to have a baby

Massachusetts offers support and a safe environment to new parents, making it the best place in the nation to have a baby, according to a new study.

Boston’s neighborhood-to-neighborhood price gap: Matthew Gardner’s Q2 2026 housing market update

Economist Matthew Gardner joins Boston Agent to discuss factors making waves in the national real estate climate, like the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, plus local themes like the price disparity between Boston’s micromarkets.

Draft zoning amendments fast-track simple renovations in some Boston neighborhoods

Currently, any addition from a wheelchair ramp to an additional bedroom must be brought before this board, a process many Boston residents find confusing and cumbersome.

Case-Shiller: Boston home-price growth declines in May

Nationally, home-price growth topped 1% for the first time in 2026.

$18.6M awarded to create 662 new homes in gateway cities

Since Governor Healy signed the tax relief package in October 2023, the annual HDIP has increased from $10 million to $30 million, providing a $57 million increase to advance housing production in Gateway Cities.

Massachusetts: Where homeowners count the cost of renovation

Repairing foundation cracks or leaky roofs can put a strain on any homeowner’s wallet. But those in Massachusetts may feel the pressure more.

MGS Group Real Estate mints new team, Adler Connolly2

MGS Group Real Estate formed Adler Connolly2, a team bringing together 20-year industry fixture Teri Adler and Steve and Nicole Connolly, who joined the brokerage.

Massachusetts school systems named best in the nation

The Commonwealth’s schools led the nation in math and reading test scores.