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Four Massachusetts towns make Hottest ZIP Codes in America List

Communities in the Northeast and Midwest dominated this year’s rankings, with Massachusetts standing out by placing three towns in the top 10.

Apartment construction surges nationwide

Boston ranked No. 19 among major metro areas, with more than 8,000 apartments expected to be completed in 2024. 

Michigan agents sue NAR, claim membership requirement to access MLS violates federal law

The lawsuit criticizes NAR’s new rules in the wake of its legal settlement.

Massachusetts named best state to live in for 2024

For the second year in a row, Massachusetts ranks as the best state to live in the U.S., according to WalletHub’s 2024 Best States to Live In list. 

Housing inventory reaches post-pandemic high as market continues to balance

The combination of rising inventory and price reductions in Boston and nationwide is creating a more buyer-friendly market.

What you need to know when NAR’s new rules start Aug. 17

There are some nuances in NAR’s lawsuit settlement that are important to know for buyer’s agents, seller’s agents or clients

Gov. Healey signs $5.1B Affordable Homes Act into law

The law paves the way for the production, preservation and rehabilitation of more than 65,000 homes across the state over the next five years.

Survey Results: What’s driving the second homes market?

We asked, you answered! Here’s what local real estate agents and brokers say are the factors driving the second home market in Massachusetts.

Boston planning chief Arthur Jemison steps down

A little more than two years after taking the helm as Boston’s planning chief, Arthur Jemison is leaving his position.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Housing inventory grows, days on market remain flat

Meanwhile, housing starts, existing sales dipped last month

Two Massachusetts cities among 20 hottest summer housing markets

Two Massachusetts cities are among the top 20 hottest summer housing markets, according to a new report.

Merrit joins ERA Key’s Chelmsford Office

Russell J. Merritt of Methuen has joined ERA Key Realty Services’ Chelmsford office as a Realtor.

Pending home sales regain upward momentum in June 

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month. 

Massachusetts has best school systems in the US

For the third year in a row, Massachusetts has the best school systems in the nation, according to WalletHub’s 2024 States with the Best & Worst School Systems report.

Two projects to bring hundreds of new residences to Fenway area

Two new development projects will bring more than 400 new housing units to the Fenway area.

Massachusetts city makes Fortune’s Best Places to Live list

Fortune analyzed more than 2,000 cities across 200 data categories, assessing livability, financial health, resources for aging adults, education and wellness.

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