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Homebuyer demand remains resilient, despite rates, shrinking listings

Last month, homebuyer demand showed its resilience, despite mortgage rates being at a 23-year high and inventory continuing to be limited.

Six Bay State communities make country’s priciest ZIP code list

PropertyShark analyzed residential transactions between Jan. 1 and Oct. 20 to determine the 100 most expensive ZIP codes in the country this year. 

House Buyers of America expands to Boston, Springfield

The company, which specializes in buying and renovating older homes and providing affordable housing, is looking to assist buyers and sellers as it continues its East Coast growth.

Greater Boston’s housing supply up more than 110% from last year

It’s the second year in a row Boston was the top market for year-over-year housing inventory percentage increases. 

Boston launches offices-to-residences conversion program

The program’s goal is to create more downtown housing and bring more foot traffic to support downtown businesses.

South Boston project to bring more than 1,400 residences to area

A new development project will bring more than 1,400 residential units to Dorchester, including income-restricted and senior-living residences. 

Massachusetts named one of the safest states in America

For the second year in a row, Massachusetts has been named one of the top 10 safest states in the U.S., according to WalletHub’s 2023 Safest States in America list.

Homebuying activity in Greater Boston continued to decline in September

Even though buyer demand has weakened, home values remain strong

Massachusetts single-family home sales hit 13-year low

The drop comes as home and condo prices reached an all-time high in September.

Mortgage rates, elevated home prices influence fall market

Despite higher interest rates and inflation, Massachusetts Association of Realtors president David McCarthy says it’s still a good time for buyers and sellers to be active.

Two Massachusetts cities are tops in the U.S. for safety

The safest city in America is right here in New England.

Massachusetts’ most popular paint color is…

If you’re looking for the perfect paint color to do some remodeling this fall, why not grab a gallon or two of All Star Home’s pick of what it says is Massachusetts’ favorite color. 

Blue Hill Avenue project to bring income-restricted housing to Mattapan

A development proposed for Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan will bring a 100% income-restricted development to the area.

Boston one of the ‘World’s Best Cities’

Boston, America’s oldest big city, is among the best cities in the world, according to World’s Best Cities’ 2024 ranking of the most desirable cities on the planet.

Several Massachusetts cities named tops in America

WalletHub compared more than 1,300 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 across five metrics, including affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life and safety.

Project to bring new housing to East Boston

A new project will bring 41 new housing units to East Boston’s Orient Heights Square. 

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