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RE/MAX: Boston home sales rise year over year in July

Nationally, home sales rose 0.6% year over year but slid 0.7% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

At summer’s close, prices cool, homes linger on market in Greater Boston

Home sales saw a 2% yearly boost and new listings increased 4.8% year over year to 1,068. Homes stayed on the market for a median of 22 days, a 15.8% annual increase.

Two 18-story residential towers approved for Dorchester’s Morrissey Boulevard

A 1950’s era vacant commercial building and asphalt parking lot currently sit on the site. The project marks the first phase of a broader redevelopment effort in the area.

Peabody Companies names new senior director of portfolio operations

Since joining the property management and real estate company in 2009, Curreri has served in a variety of roles, including multi-site property manager.

MAR: July data shows ‘positive trajectory’ for Massachusetts market

Inventory saw a boost during July for both condos (16.9%) and single-family homes (7.2%).

Johns Avenue Apartments to see repairs and updates after $7 million sale

“This was another very competitive marketing process, which resulted in seven offers for the selling family, who had owned the property since 1988,” said Tony Pepdjonovic.

Study calls Massachusetts 2025’s best state to live in

Top rankings, as well as the Commonwealth’s sixth-place finishes in safety and quality of life helped propel it to victory in Wallethub’s 2025 ranking of the best states to live in.

Two-building residential redevelopment underway in Springfield

The community will feature eight studio apartments, 43 one-bedroom units, 10 two-bedroom units and one three-bedroom unit.

Scarcity fuels soaring garage values in Massachusetts

It’s not surprising that two Massachusetts cities have some of the most valuable garages in the nation, according to a new study from Garage.com.

Healey’s Affordable Homes Act one year later

Several initiatives under the Act have contributed to the housing supply.

Thousands of Boston homes now under Harbor Group ownership

The assets total over 2,700 units of housing. Prior to the purchase, Harbor Group International held 978 units in the area.

Massachusetts named the best state to have a baby

By providing a nurturing and safe environment for families, the Bay State empowers parents to welcome a child into the world.

Value for Boston luxury homes surpasses $3 million

In Boston, typical luxury homes, defined as the top 5% most valuable homes in each region, fetched $3,033,002.

Rent control could be on the Massachusetts ballot next year

A coalition of affordable-housing groups filed paperwork to put a rent-control referendum before Massachusetts voters next November. 

Wareham Redevelopment Authority, Pennrose open Swifts Landing in Wareham

The development highlights traditional New England architecture and features a town green and wooded walking paths.

Beverly and Leominster rank among the nation’s hottest ZIP codes in 2025

Massachusetts is home to two of the most in-demand housing markets in the country, according to Realtor.com’s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes report.