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Columbia Crossing in Upham's Corner
Columbia Crossing to bring housing, retail and art to Upham’s Corner

An integration with city’s Artist Housing Certification program will ensure that 20% of the units are reserved for artists.

REMAX: Boston home sales surge in May

Home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX rose 7.9% month over month and slid 0.5% year over year. 

Massachusetts’ Peabody Properties named a NAHMA top 100 company

The award places the Massachusetts-based company among the largest affordable multifamily property management companies nationwide by unit count.

Rent control won’t appear on the ballot in Massachusetts

Throughout its time in the spotlight, the petition drew strong opinions both for and against.

Members of Lamacchia Realty and Steepleview Realty.
Lamacchia Realty expands into Vermont with Steepleview Realty acquisition

The move cemented Lamacchia’s presence across all six New England states.

CHA program to offer soft second mortgages for Cambridge homebuyers

The Cambridge Housing Authority launched the Homeownership Opportunity Program to reduce barriers to homeownership for local households.

75 Dudley St. tops off

The six one-bedroom, five two-bedroom and four three-bedroom condos will be homeownership opportunities, as opposed to rentals.

Your FIFA World Cup ticket could cost 10 days rent in Boston

With demand driving prices skyward, researchers decided to compare FIFA World Cup ticket costs to another expensive commodity — housing.

Historic rock club Warren Hall converts to mixed-use development

Developers committed to extending affordability for residents and updating infrastructure while maintaining historic appeal.

German real estate company GARBE makes US debut, partners with Boston’s Berkeley Investments

The partnership will seek to develop multifamily, industrial and infrastructure properties in the United States.

Massachusetts sees 36.6% uptick in pending home sales

Meanwhile, new listings grew by 3.5% year –over year for single-family homes and 8.9% for condos.

David Shortsleeve named Cape Cod regional sales manager for Lamacchia

David Shortsleeve will be Lamacchia Realty’s next regional sales manager amid the brokerage’s strategic expansion into the Cape Cod market.

Rubin Rudman’s Tyler Franklin named to Environmental Business Council of New England committee

He specializes in waterfront development, especially for properties on Cape Cod and the Islands.

1648 and 1654 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge
Historic Cambridge buildings slated for low- and moderate-income housing

Located at 1648 and 1654 Massachusetts Ave. between Harvard Square and Porter Square, the properties have historic value.

NAR: Existing-home sales top expectations in May with 3.2% gain

Inventory rose 3.3% month over month and 0.6% year over year to 1.55 million homes, which equals a 4.5-month supply of unsold inventory, NAR said. 

It’s easy for kids and families to get outside in Boston

Boston is the best city in the U.S. for outdoor play, according to a new study from ProCare.