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Massachusetts school systems named best in the nation

The Commonwealth’s schools led the nation in math and reading test scores.

These Massachusetts markets are hidden havens for luxury vacation homes

Three Massachusetts markets ranked among luxury locales with the highest share of vacation homes in the United States: Nantucket, Vineyard Haven and Barnstable Town.

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Rate promotes Bryan Brown to regional manager for Massachusetts

Rate has promoted Bryan Brown, producing branch manager, to regional manager as the company expands its presence in Massachusetts.

The 10 most expensive listings in Boston

The top 10 most expensive homes for sale in Boston as of July 15 include a penthouse, a Back Bay mansion and a townhouse with eight fireplaces.

MAR: Massachusetts home sales jump in June

After a sluggish first half of the year, new listings for single-family homes increased year-over-year by 10.7% and rose by 13.9% for condos.

Felicia Jacques appointed to BPDA Board

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Felicia Jacques to the board of the Boston Planning and Development Agency, filling the group’s final empty seat.

New ‘YIGBY’ legislation positions faith-based organizations to help solve Massachusetts’ housing crisis

Known as Yes in God’s Backyard, or YIGBY, the legislation will help create new housing and bring currently tax-exempt properties onto municipal tax rolls.

ERA Key adds new agents John Capistran and Gary Reed

Capistran, a Charlton resident, pivoted from his career in construction to pursue real estate at ERA Key’s Spencer office.

Preliminary injunction hearing held in Zillow lawsuit against Compass, MRED

The hearing will determine whether Zillow can continue enforcing its ban on MRED’s listing feed while its lawsuit against Compass and MRED proceeds toward trial. 

Realtor.com: Boston listings jump in June as sellers recalibrate

Nationally, the median list price slipped 2.4%, marking the eighth month in a row of declines. 

Case-Shiller: Boston home-price growth acclerates in April

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the 11th month in a row. 

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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.