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.

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

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.

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

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

Three Massachusetts markets ranked among luxury locales with the highest share of vacation homes in the United States: Nantucket, Vineyard Haven and Barnstable Town.

Rate has promoted Bryan Brown, producing branch manager, to regional manager as the company expands its presence in Massachusetts.

The top 10 most expensive homes for sale in Boston as of July 15 include a penthouse, a Back Bay mansion and a townhouse with eight fireplaces.

After a sluggish first half of the year, new listings for single-family homes increased year-over-year by 10.7% and rose by 13.9% for condos.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Felicia Jacques to the board of the Boston Planning and Development Agency, filling the group’s final empty seat.

Known as Yes in God’s Backyard, or YIGBY, the legislation will help create new housing and bring currently tax-exempt properties onto municipal tax rolls.

Capistran, a Charlton resident, pivoted from his career in construction to pursue real estate at ERA Key’s Spencer office.

The hearing will determine whether Zillow can continue enforcing its ban on MRED’s listing feed while its lawsuit against Compass and MRED proceeds toward trial. 

Nationally, the median list price slipped 2.4%, marking the eighth month in a row of declines. 

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the 11th month in a row.