Massachusetts has awarded $161 million in grants for local economic development projects in 171 communities aimed at creating thousands of additional housing units statewide.

Juliana de Freitas Silva of Milford has joined ERA Key Realty Services Whitinsville office as a Realtor. 

Meanwhile, an increase in inventory brought some softening to median selling prices last month.

For the third year in a row, Massachusetts has been named one of the 10 safest states in the U.S., according to WalletHub’s 2024 Safest States in America list.

Five Massachusetts communities are once again some of America’s most expensive ZIP codes, according to a new PropertyShark report.

New listings for single-family homes and condominiums increased for the first time in three months in September.

Azora Exan purchased 149 Newbury St., one of the newest properties in the city, from L3 Capital.

The 62-unit apartment building is located behind the museum’s new wing on two properties at 14 Palace Road and 11 Tetlow St. 

Work is set to begin on the first of five phases to redevelop the Boston Housing Authority’s Faneuil Gardens public housing development in Brighton.

October’s increase comes as inflation slows and mortgage rates decline. 

Meanwhile, single-family home and condo sales were down from last year. 

While nationally prices fell in September, the hottest markets had moderate price growth of 3.6% or more due to high demand and limited inventory, according to the report.

The Boston Planning Department approved the projects, which will bring a mix of homeownership and affordable rental units.

Lynn Walsh has returned to Coldwell Banker Realty’s Lemonister office. 

Medford officials are soliciting bids for the redevelopment of three city-owned lots in Medford Square. 

A grand opening ceremony was held for the eight-story Amazya building, bringing the first 475 residential units to the project.