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Big step toward Mary Ellen McCormack revitalization

WinnCompanies and the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) secured financing for redevelopment of the 35-building Mary Ellen McCormack complex.

Needham Bank funds Day Square development

A 162,296 square foot East Boston development received financing from Needham Bank.

Plans revealed for first phase of Simmons dorms redevelopment

Documents recently filed with the city of Boston reveal plans to redevelop Simmons University’s dorm buildings, with phase one of construction creating up to 1.7 million square feet of new residential buildings, laboratory and medical facilities, retail spaces and offices.

Construction begins on Truro multifamily development

Delphi Construction has broken ground for a new multifamily project in Truro funded by the Truro Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development.

New South Coast Rail creates opportunities for commuters and homebuyers

A new rail line will provide unprecedented access to downtown Boston, facilitating simpler commutes and travel for Bay Staters who live southeast of the city and unlocking new opportunities for buyers in the Boston home market.

What Mayor Wu’s State of the City Address means for real estate

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu delivered the State of the City Address on March 19. Here are some of the policies she addressed that could affect the city’s real estate market.

Boston home sales rise year over year in February

Nationally, home sales were down 2.6% year over year and up 8.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

What you need to know about Boston’s Co-Purchasing Pilot Program

A new effort from the mayor’s office encourages households to co-purchase multi-unit properties to attain homeownership in Boston’s expensive market.

Massachusetts single-family home, condo sales and prices post annual gains in February

Sales of Massachusetts single-family homes and condominiums posted decent year-over-year gains in February, according to The Warren Group’s most recent market report.

Boston resident discovers his Roslindale home is but half of its former self

A Roslindale resident was recently shocked to discover that his home is missing its other half.

Boston homes selling quicker than those nationwide

Homes in Boston sell more quickly than homes in other metro areas, according to research by Clever Real Estate.

Largest housing support development in New England opens doors

Pine Street Inn and The Community Builders (TCB) opened The Lyndia, a housing project on Washington Street in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood that will serve low-income families and those transitioning out of homelessness.

$750,000 price tag for a Boston … parking spot

A single Boston parking spot just hit the market for a hefty $750,000.

Boston buyers cite significant climate-change worries in new Zillow study

The share of prospective homebuyers in the Northeast who considered at least one climate risk when purchasing their home reached 85% in 2023, Zillow said.

Zoning change to allow housing in Boston’s Bulfinch Triangle District

The Boston Zoning Commission voted this week to amend the zoning code for the city’s Bulfinch Triangle District to allow residential development. 

Former Brockton Fairgrounds to become mixed-use development

The former Brockton Fairgrounds is set to undergo a major transformation. 

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