In Boston, home prices posted an 11.4% year-over-year gain in August, compared to a 1.3% gain in July. Month over month, prices fell 1.2%.

Last month had the fewest number of single-family sales in the month of September since 2014.

Economic uncertainties continue to impact the Bay State housing market, as affordability challenges once again priced out buyers in September. 

It can currently take up to 337 days to approve affordable housing; Wu hopes to reduce that time by half.

More than a dozen Massachusetts communities were named to Wallet Hub’s 2022 Best Small Cities in America list. Three of those towns ranked in the top 10.

Two Bay State communities made the publication’s list of 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives advanced the bill, which was filed as a home rule petition by Mayor Michelle Wu in February to be used to create and preserve affordable housing in the city.

The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved the projects at its September meeting.

In Boston, 54% of Redfin offers faced competition in August.

The promotions follow the hiring of the company’s new director of operational excellence and the company’s first CFO.

The property was designated a landmark in July of 2021 and sits at what is believed to be the location of the former Shirley-Eustis House.

Over the summer homebuyers and sellers alike took a big step back amid rising interest rates and recession fears.

Rising interest rates, inventory issues and inflation concerns contributed to the drop.

The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved the project at its September meeting.

Accurate population counts help determine the needs of residents and guide the allocation of resources across the city.

This isn’t the first time the church, which has stood empty for more than a decade, has been considered for redevelopment.