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99% of local homes are too pricey for the typical Bostonian

In 28 cities across the nation, the typical local family can afford less than 1% of for-sale properties. Among them: Boston.

Boston launches new tools to help residents build accessory dwelling units

The city of Boston has released new tools to assist residents in building accessory dwelling units (or in-law apartments) on their property.

State Supreme Court rules MBTA Communities Act is constitutional, can be enforced 

The state’s Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the MBTA Communities Act is constitutional.

Boston ranks among top 10 high-end buyer markets for 2025

Housing market research company Zonda’s 2025 list focuses on wealth and the high-end market.

New 55+ luxury community coming to Lynnfield

Willis Brook at Lynnfield is located across from the Sagamore Springs Golf Club

South Boston Waterfront office building to become housing

The Boston Planning & Development Authority has approved a project that will convert a South Boston Waterfront office building into housing. 

Boston Housing Scorecard: Year-end surge in housing starts, sales and inventory

Nationally, pending home sales and builder confidence also rose in December.

Boston’s top five local real estate news stories of 2024

From Boston being named one of the nation’s most walkable cities to Bay State communities making best places to live lists, these are the most-read local news stories of 2024.

Cape Cod home, condo sales surge, poised for strong year-end finish

The Cape Cod real estate market is poised for a strong finish to 2024, according to the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®.

Home, condo sales rise across Greater Boston for second straight month

Sales of single-family homes and condos across Greater Boston rose for the second straight month in November as lower mortgage rates and an increase in new listings brought more buyers to the market.

Massachusetts home, condo sale prices reach all-time high for November

Massachusetts home and condominium sale prices reached all-time highs for the month of November, according to the Warren Group’s November 2024 Sales Report.

RE/MAX: Atlanta home sales inch higher year over year in November 

On a monthly basis, however, sales were down 13.3%, RE/MAX said. 

William Raveis acquires Nantucket’s Jordan Real Estate

The boutique brokerage has served Nantucket for 32 years.

Massachusetts sales increase year over year

A year-over-year boost in closed sales last month signals a strong outlook for buyers and sellers, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) November market report.  

What the Compass acquisition means for @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate

“Things will not change on a day-to-day basis,” says @properties Christie’s International Real Estate CEO Thad Wong.

Massachusetts Governor awards $15M to decarbonize affordable housing

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced the third round of funding awards under its Climate Ready Housing program to support deep energy retrofits and cost savings for 1,000 affordable housing units in the Bay State.

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