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Boston named one of the best cities in America for 2025

Time Out magazine has named Boston one of the top cities in America

Massachusetts needs 220,000 more housing units by 2035 to stay competitive, lower costs

A new report from Gov. Maura Healey’s office finds the state needs to increase its housing supply by at least 220,000 units between now and 2035 to stay competitive and lower housing costs. 

Housing top priority for mayoral hopeful Josh Kraft

Josh Kraft officially entered the Boston mayor’s race this week, and housing is a key initiative of his campaign.

New multi-family housing project approved in Brighton

The 250 Everett St. project will transform what is currently a parking lot and office space into a six-story residential building with 240 units.

Boston’s new zoning amendment requires net zero carbon for new buildings

New buildings in Boston will be required to achieve net zero carbon emission standards before opening due to a new zoning amendment.

Touchstone Closing announces three new attorneys join firm

Three new attorneys have joined Touchstone Closing, the company announced this week.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Inventory, existing home sales rise in January

Meanwhile, pending home sales and builder confidence were up nationally in January.

Roxbury’s Drexel Village project to bring income-restricted housing to public land

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has approved a new project that will build income-restricted housing on public land in Roxbury.

Boston is one of the most expensive cities for single-family rentals

Boston is one of the most expensive cities for single-family rents in the nation, according to a new report.

Home prices rose in all major cities in 2024, including Boston

For the first time in two years, home prices are on the rise in every major metro and Boston is one of them, according to a new Redfin report. 

Library redevelopment project could bring affordable housing to Boston’s West End

A project that will convert Boston’s West End Library into affordable housing is now under review by the Boston Planning & Development Agency. 

Boston home sales jump year over year in December 

Nationally, home sales were up 13.3% year over year and 4.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

Massachusetts home, condominium listings rise in December

Buyer activity remained active over the holiday season.

Governor looks to eliminate renter-paid broker fees

Renter-paid broker fees may be a thing of the past in the Bay State thanks to a new budget proposal from Gov. Maura Healey.

Massachusetts named best state in the country to raise a family

For the fourth consecutive year, Massachusetts has been named the best state in the country to raise a family. 

Boston makes list of 2025 hottest real estate markets

Zillow has released its list of the hottest real estate markets predicted in 2025, and Boston has made the rankings.

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