Trulia released a list of America’s best value neighborhoods Friday that detailed the 100 biggest metros’ values. Trulia’s list considered first-time buyers and where in the country they could get the best value for their money. Neighborhoods were not just

Apartment demand is already tight in many cities across the country, and without an increase of inventory, it may become more difficult to find affordable market-based housing options. A new study from the Hoyt Advisory Services and commissioned by

The volume of sales and the median sales price have increased significantly for both single-family homes and condos in May throughout the state, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR). Sales of single-family homes topped 7,280 in May,

Now more than ever, residents of large American cities face a conundrum when deciding whether to rent or buy. Renting is increasingly popular in major markets as housing prices in these desirable areas keep creeping up. Now, Zillow has

Boston might be the third most expensive housing market in the country, but average rent prices in the area have actually begun to trend downward. According to a recent RENTCafé report, Boston has now been closely following a nationwide trend

Most homebuyers are preoccupied with a home’s asking price and required down payment during their search for a new residence. But there are other costs associated with homeownerhip that should be factored in – and Boston has some of

Boston is the third most walkable city in the U.S., according to Redfin’s 2017 rankings. The report, released in May, only considers cities with populations over 300,000 and factors distance from amenities, density of population, block length and pedestrian friendliness

Boston has added the ninth-most new millennial residents since 2010 as the city continues to be a top living destination for young people, according to a new report by Time Magazine. The city has added 15,549 new millennials, or

A record numbers of homebuyers are scrambling to snatch their preferred houses off the market amidst stiff competition, and Boston buyers are no exception. According to a recent Realtor.com study, Boston is the third hottest housing market in America. The

Boston may be short on Fortune 500 companies, but that doesn’t stop it from excelling in technological growth. A recent report by Innovation Leader Magazine labeled Boston as number two on its 2017 list of the top ten cities for

Boston is one of the most expensive cities for housing costs in the country. While it is expensive to live just about anywhere in the area, some areas are obviously much more expensive than others. RentCafe, an apartment listing

First-time homebuyers have a daunting decision to make, and each area has unique advantages and disadvantages to buying there. As far as the nation’s metropolitan areas go, Boston has one of the worst markets for those looking to purchase

Boston’s nonresidential construction saw a significant increase in April while residential building fell, according to a recent report by Dodge Data & Analytics. Construction as a whole, however, continues to follow a notable downward trend. Commercial construction rates increased

As urban areas become more unaffordable, more and more residents are turning to suburbs not only to buy but to rent, according to a new study by Zillow. For the first time in four years, suburban rents are rising

Boston residents and those looking to move there already know that it is difficult to find affordable housing in the area. And because housing is so expensive, being able to put 20 percent down on a home could be

For the third consecutive year, Boston has been named the most energy efficient city in the county, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Cities were evaluated on what actions they are taking to reduce energy use