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Massachusetts April home sales, prices surge, indicating market rebound

Single-family homes saw strong interest and sales activity in April, leading to steady price growth in a month when the majority of properties sold at or above their full asking prices.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index hits all-time high in March; Boston sees 8.7% gain 

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has hit a new record for six of the last 12 months, as demand remains strong in the face of tight inventory.

Massachusetts is the smartest state in the nation

A new report has ranked the smartest states across the country, and Massachusetts came out on top.

Rose returns to ERA Key’s Millis office

She was with ERA Key for more than 16 years and consistently ranked as a top agent and earned multiple awards. 

April home sales soar, marking largest annual increase since 2021

Meanwhile, the median single-family home price reached $610,000, the first time it exceeded $600,000 this year.

Closed sales, new listing numbers surge in April as summer market approaches

As the summer market approaches, both closed sales and new listings increased in April, according to the latest report from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Massachusetts one of the top states in the country

The publication ranked each of the 50 states in 71 metrics across eight categories to determine how well each serves their residents.

Emily Corcoran joins Touchstone Closing as partner

Company continues its expansion, welcoming three new attorneys to the firm.

Survey results: How Boston agents define ‘luxury listings’

We asked, you answered! Here’s how Boston agents define luxury real estate: $1 million and up.

Transfer taxes may harm Massachusetts housing, report finds

New real estate transfer taxes could cost Bay State communities up to 60 cents per dollar collected, hurt property values and do little for the housing crisis, according to the report.

Healey-Driscoll administration launches campaign to address housing affordability in Massachusetts

The statewide initiative aims to raise awareness about reducing housing expenses throughout Massachusetts while emphasizing housing’s impact on everyday life. 

Tom Brady’s former condo hits the market for $8.5 million

The 314 Commonwealth Ave. property is located in the historic Burrage Mansion, one of the most prestigious addresses in Boston’s Back Bay.

Massachusetts areas make best beach towns on the East Coast list

Three Bay State areas have been named to Condé Nast’s list of 14 Best Beach Towns on the East Coast, and it comes as no surprise.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Spring market sees builder confidence rise

Meanwhile, days on market fell in April, as both housing starts and home sale slowed

Three Massachusetts cities make nation’s hottest markets list

Three Massachusetts cities – Boston, Worcester and Springfield – were named among the top 20 hottest markets in the U.S., with two of them ranking in the top five.

Boston tops list of markets with fewest home listings

Boston has the fewest home listings nationally, in a market steeped with competition driven by low inventory.

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