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Real estate news in Boston

Former WBZ site to become housing, office space

The Soldiers Field Road property will soon become housing, office, and research and development space.

Massachusetts housing market shows signs of recovery

Lack of inventory is slowing market activity, despite signs of change

New residential housing proposed for Dorchester site

A developer is proposing the redevelopment of a five-parcel site in Dorchester into residential housing. 

Boston ranks 34th on Zillow’s 2023 hottest housing markets list

Boston made Zillow’s 2023 hottest housing market list, which ranked the hottest markets in the country on expected home value growth, buyer demand and more.

Massachusetts named top state to raise a family

For the second year in a row, Massachusetts has been named the No. 1 state in the country to raise a family in WalletHub’s list of “2023’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family.”

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Gov. Maura Healey pledges to boost housing in inaugural address

Incoming governor promises to make housing more affordable, boost production

The Procopio Companies Wilmington multifamily development opens to residents

Lume is the newest addition to the company’s multifamily portfolio.

Buyer concessions make a comeback in the fourth quarter

Boston had the second-lowest share of concessions.

Newmark launches single-family rental group  

The move comes despite a slowdown in the single-family rental market. 

Boston home prices fall for first time since 2015

Homes linger on market longer as buyers take their time

Boston Housing Scorecard: Housing starts, inventory are on the rise

Meanwhile, existing home sales are falling as listings stay on the market longer.

Boston Agent’s State of the Market Survey results

See what Boston agents and brokers had to say about the state of the Bay State’s real estate market.

How to make today’s sales models work smarter and win buyers in a challenging real estate market

Whether it’s for a downtown condo high-rise or a suburban single-family or town home community, a sales model needs to do much more than simply reflect popular design trends or showcase name-brand furniture and decor.

Massachusetts home, condo sales continued to decline in November

Economic uncertainties, rising interest rates and low inventory continue to affect the market.

Mayor Wu introduces strategy to support housing affordability for families of all incomes

The proposal would make significant changes to the city’s Inclusionary Development Policy and commercial Linkage Policy.

Massachusetts home prices rose as listings and sales fell in November

Median home prices rose last month as new listings and closed sales fell, according to the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® November housing report.

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