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Survey: Agents sound off on new construction
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6 new residential developments rising in Boston area

Boulevard. From developer New Boston Ventures, Boulevard, on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston, was topped off on Feb. 13. The 36-unit condo development is set to be delivered in August. Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh was in attendance

Boston’s building boom: New construction trends to watch

A growing and dynamic city like Boston needs ample housing construction to keep up with the constant stream of new residents. And while the demand for housing in the Boston area has been sky high, developers have to get

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Gondolas galore, never-ending Amazon speculation and more

As Seaport continues to attract more activity — from residents, visitors, builders and more — city officials and private entities alike are attempting to take steps to ease congestion. Notably, a group of both city and private officials are

Boston sales steady as buyers ‘more motivated than ever’

Home and condo sales in Boston remained near record levels in January 2018 despite dipping 5.9 percent to 787 from January 2017, according to the Greater Boston Association of Realtors. That marks the fifth-highest sales total on record and

Boston Ritz-Carlton penthouse sale breaks record

The recent sale of a penthouse at Boston’s Ritz-Carlton was one for the record books, as it is the most expensive of all previous residential unit sales in the development’s two residential towers. Penthouse 2A at the 2 Avery St. tower,

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Boston Harbor Garage plans, Brighton proposal and more

Since 2007, the Boston Harbor Garage has been the subject of a number of tried and failed redevelopments, and its owner, the Chiofaro Co. has stepped up to the plate with another proposal. The Boston Development & Planning Agency

Boston’s public transportation ranks among top in US

Boston ranked No. 3 in a recent Transit Score ranking from Redfin, largely due to the geographic reach and convenience of its Massachusetts Bay Transportation Agency. Boston’s transit system, which includes America’s first subway, experienced a 1.8 decrease in

Compass acquires Westchester’s Platinum Drive Realty

  Compass recently announced its acquisition of 100-agent Westchester agency Platinum Drive Realty. Launched in 2006 by Heather and Zach Harrison, Platinum Drive sold $238.7 million worth of real estate in 2017 and for the past four years, it earned

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Boulevard nears completion on the waterfront, MassMutual consolidation and more

Boulevard’s boutique building at 110 Broad St. beside the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston officially topped off this week. The development’s position between the financial district and the waterfront made it an attractive location. The luxury development replaced a

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Report: Low inventory not enough to dampen strong demand in Massachusetts

Median home prices and sales increased in Massachusetts year over year in January, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. “Buyers continue to come out in force and make offers on homes in Massachusetts this winter,”

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Aging millennials, Suffolk Downs progress and more

Resistant as they once might have been, as some millennial age, they may stop idealizing city life and start desiring bigger homes and yards at a lower price — especially if they have kids. A recent realtor.com study uncovered

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Boston a hotspot for real estate startups

The transformation currently underway in Boston is multifaceted — development is booming, population is growing and its weather continues to be a factor. Entrepreneurs have taken notice, and startups with innovations focused on building are popping up around the

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Boston mayor sets sights on city buildings for more housing

Boston’s lack of housing — particularly affordable units — has long been a focus of Mayor Martin J. Walsh, who has a goal of adding 53,000 new housing units around the city by 2030. Now he’s focusing on a

CoreLogic: Home prices increase for fifth consecutive month

Home prices continue to significantly rise both year over year and month over month, according to CoreLogic’s Home Price Index (HPI). U.S. home prices in December 2017 were a substantial 6.6 percent more than December 2016 and 0.5 percent more

Top 5 closings in Boston real estate for 2017

Source: Anfuso Imaging 1. A 6.35-acre seaside estate located on 26 & 32 Neel Road in Harwich was sold for $14 million by real estate veteran Paul Grover, who launched Robert Paul Properties Inc. in 2009. This gorgeous coastal