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Boston’s first offices-to-residences conversion project approved

It’s the first project under the city’s Downtown Residential Conversion Incentive Program, which encourages developers to convert underutilized offices into residences.

Boston breaks into top 10 on list of top tech cities in the U.S.

Each city was ranked across 17 key factors including IT salaries, cost of living, safety, internet quality, education and career prospects, innovation and community presence. 

North Shore town named one of the best places to live in New England

One of the best places to live in New England is right here in Massachusetts, and it has the honor of being the best coastal town in the region.

Reifer promoted to executive director, residential brokerage at Senné

Stacey Reifer has been promoted to executive director, residential brokerage at Senné following her tenure as managing director for the company’s residential team. 

Massachusetts home to six of the most envied school districts in America

Homebuyers often prioritize certain must-haves when looking for a home, and for those with or planning families, a reputable school district usually tops the list.

Luxury home community set to open in Hopkinton this spring

Toll Brothers Inc.’s newest single-family home community, Newbury Glen, will open in late spring.

Massachusetts sees double-digit increase in January home sales

Single-family home sales in the Bay State rose double digits in January as sales leveled off, and prices of single-family homes and condominiums continued to show year-over-year growth,

Chestnut Hill Avenue project brings new housing to Brighton

A new project is slated to bring 30 new homes to a Brighton neighborhood.

Attorney General sues town of Milton for violating MBTA communities law

The lawsuit was filed less than two weeks after Milton residents voted against a zoning change that would have allowed the addition of nearly 2,500 new multifamily housing units.. 

Lower mortgage rates, increased inventory drive January home sales surge

Following two years of market instability, the report found early indications that 2024 may be a brighter one.

Milton loses state grants over MBTA housing law noncompliance

Milton residents are feeling the heat after voters last week voted against accepting a zoning change that would have added nearly 2,500 housing units in town.

Massachusetts real estate market sees positive shift

Increases in listing activity and construction completions, along with stabilizing mortgage rates are good news for Bay State buyers and sellers.

Dorchester’s St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children Gets new housing

The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) has given the greenlight for renovating Dorchester’s St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children to create 122 new residential units.

Three Massachusetts communities make list of top best places to live in the northeast

Three Massachusetts communities made Livability’s Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Northeast list.

Residents file lawsuit to stop Charlestown affordable housing project

A group of Charlestown residents have filed a lawsuit in hopes of stopping the conversion of Charlestown’s Constitution Inn into affordable housing.

Boston named one of the best state capitals to live in for 2024

For the second year in a row, Boston has been named one of the 25 best state capitals to live in by WalletHub.

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