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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.

Hard day at work? It’s easy to relax in Boston, study reveals

“Boston offers one of the most balanced and fan-friendly sports experiences in the country,” said a spokesperson from The Action Network.

The Builder Coalition holds fellowship kickoff event

The event was held in the Bruce C. Bolling Building in Roxbury but included a bus tour to live development sites in Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan.

Baby boomers hold billions in Cape Cod real estate

A new study valued the Cape Cod real estate owned by the 65+ demographic at $34 billion.

Marcia Franklin appointed to leadership role at Peabody

In this role, she will lead research initiatives, create policies and enforce property management practices for Peabody’s extensive affordable-housing portfolio.

BXP breaks ground on Lexington’s first MBTA Communities Act housing project

The development also marks the start of a long-term revitalization effort for the Hartwell Avenue corridor.

New homes and apartments approved for Dorchester

An affiliate of JMB Property Development Company will demolish two vacant structures at 29-33 Romsey Street, replacing them with a multi-story apartment building and townhouses.

Case-Shiller: Boston home-price growth rises in May, as national market undergoes ‘slow unwind’

Nationally, the pace of home-price appreciation declined to its slowest pace in almost two years, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index.