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Sellers making concessions to buyers has doubled since 2022

The number of Massachusetts sellers making concessions to buyers is up from last year.

Massachusetts community named one of the most beautiful small towns in America

Stockbridge, Massachusetts, has been named one of the most beautiful small towns in America by Architectural Digest.

New affordable housing approved for Dorchester, Jamaica Plain

Two new developments, approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency at its May meeting, will bring more than 180 new residences to Dorchester and Jamaica Plain.

Cape Cod home sales decline in April as inventory issues persist

Ryan Castle, CEO of CCIAOR, said the continued decline in activity was expected due to fewer sales and more affordability concerns. 

Massachusetts among most financially stable states in America

Uplift Legal Funding scored all 50 states on six factors related to residents’ personal finances.

Home prices ease across Greater Boston in April

Home prices eased across Greater Boston last month as the spring market got off to a cooler start than usual, according to the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® April housing market report. 

Massachusetts home prices fall year over year for first time since 2018

Massachusetts single-family home and condo prices fell for the first time since 2018, according to a new Warren Group report.

PulteGroup hires COO 

The hire follows the December 2022 firing of the homebuilder’s senior vice president for field operations, who had been tapped to become COO on Jan. 1. 

Competition heats up in Boston’s housing market as summer approaches

Despite a dip in median sale prices, housing inventory continues to be an issue across Massachusetts, and there are no signs of the market softening anytime soon.

Lawrence named one of the most affordable suburbs within a hot housing market

Lawrence has a median price per square foot of $254, a 60% difference compared to Boston.

The spring market is a seller’s market as demand rises, supply remains low

Boston’s April average home value and pending sales rose from March as new inventory fell

How far will a $1,500 rent budget go in Boston?

A recent study used MLS data from 200 U.S. cities to determine which city offers the most square footage for $1,500 per month.

First phase of Quincy residential community pre-leasing units

Ashlar Park, developed by FoxRock Properties and managed by Bozzuto, is a five-building apartment community on 15 acres on the site of the former Quincy Medical Center. 

Massachusetts first-time homebuyers have fifth-highest down payment in the nation

Today’s first-time homebuyers are not only faced with higher interest rates, but the amount they need for a down payment is making for significant challenges, even right here in the Bay State.

Keller Williams launches three more enrichment programs for agents 

The brokerage says the “business communities” — KW Operations, KW Wellness and KW Clarity — provide agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

Survey Results: How Boston agents view the luxury market

How do you define a luxury listing? What amenities are buyers looking for? In our latest survey, Boston real estate agents shared their perception of the current luxury market.

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