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Massachusetts rent control moves forward

If approved by voters, the initiative would cap yearly rent increases at 5% or the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower.

Boston’s seniors to receive housing support from new pilot program

SHORE-UP will support the over 10,000 older adults on the Boston Housing Authority’s affordable housing waitlist by providing financial support towards rent payments until placement.

Boston one of the most desirable places to move

Nationwide, survey respondents good cited weather, low crime and affordability as the most desirable qualities for a city to have.

Six-story condo building with a ground-floor Dunkin’ approved for Brighton

Located at 344-350 Washington St., the six-story development will replace an existing structure set for demolition.

Housing projects approved and funded for six Massachusetts gateway cities

Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards totalling $15 million will fund the development projects.

Work begins on residential redevelopment of Sacred Heart in East Cambridge

POAH plans to maintain the property’s architectural integrity and restore its historical exterior facades.

Junk fees trashed in Massachusetts

The change requires landlords to clearly disclose the total price of a product prior to collecting personal information from potential tenants.

CCIAOR: Cape Cod housing market slackens in July

A July inventory boost, coupled with cooling prices and choosier buyers, may signal stability for the Cape Cod real estate market, according to preliminary data released by the Cape Cod and Islands Association of REALTORS® (CCIAOR).

Massachusetts cities where homes fly off the market

Lynn took second place, behind Manchester, New Hampshire. Homes in the Boston suburb typically entered pending just ten days after listing, according to Zillow.

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.