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Nest Seekers’ Boston grand opening

Nest Seekers International celebrated the grand opening of its Boston office at 268 Summer St. on June 18th.

The Cottages at the Bay Club coming soon to Mattapoisett

All 12 townhomes will feature 2,680 square feet of finished space plus an additional 600 square feet of unfinished space. With four homes already completed, Sargent expects full development by 2026.

Case-Shiller: Boston home-price growth slows in April, tracking ‘healthier, more sustainable’ national trend

The pace of home-price appreciation slowed to its most modest pace since 2023, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. 

Boston named among best metros for STEM professionals

Thanks to increased demand and intentional education efforts, Boston’s lead in the STEM space is growing. Since 2019, the number of science-focused workplaces in the city has increased by 37%.

Michael Harper affiliates with Coldwell Banker

He managed home, acreage and investment sales in Maine’s Mount Desert market before gaining international experience and finally relocating to Boston to specialize in residential real estate.

58 Kent St. luxury condos near completion

Designed by Concept Properties, the dwellings feature natural light, modern kitchens and valet garage parking.

Greystar acquires the Strata Malden

In 2021, the last time the property traded hands, it fetched $95,500,000.

Millionaires flocking to Boston and many are choosing to rent

“[A]ffluent individuals are increasingly drawn to the flexibility and amenity‑rich offerings of high‑end rental properties,” researchers said.

Balance restored in Boston’s housing market?

Housing inventory boomed during the month of May even as high prices continued to break records, according to a report released by the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS.

MAR: Massachusetts housing market sees ‘shift toward a healthier supply’ in May

“With the continued increase in new listings, it’s a positive sign for buyers struggling to
find their stride in the market,” said Sarah Gustafson.

Boston named America’s coolest city

From murals to hidden-gem eateries to a young population, Boston’s got all the qualities of a hip metro, a study from online gaming company Betway finds.

Newton Armory under construction, 43 units of housing promised

The collaboration between Metro West Collaborative Development and Civico Development aims to provide housing to the Newton area while maintaining historical elements of the building’s architecture.

Affordable, eco-friendly multi-family housing in Cambridge

Designed with families in mind by developer Just a Start, 52 New Street features one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Four are wheelchair accessible, and two offer sensory modifications.

Masshousing expands Down Payment Assistance program

MassHousing has now removed geographic restrictions and will offer middle-income households up to $25,000 in homebuyer assistance when purchasing anywhere across the state.

Massachusetts Superior Court affirms MBTA Communities Act

When signed by former Gov. Charlie Baker in 2021, the MBTA Communities Act mandated that municipalities served by the MBTA must have at least one “reasonably sized district where multifamily housing can be built.”

Massachusetts has more pre-1940 houses than most states

Plus, with a median build year of 1964, Massachusetts has the third-oldest median home age in the nation.