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Boston’s top five local real estate news stories of 2023

Here’s a look at Boston Agent’s top local news articles of 2023.

Only 4.7% of Boston homes were affordable in 2023

Falling mortgage rates and more inventory could mean an improvement in housing affordability in the new year.

Former Foxborough State Hospital to become housing

More than 141 housing units will be made available for those age 55 and older.

Charlestown’s Constitution Inn to become affordable housing

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

Arboretum Road redevelopment one step closer to approval

A redevelopment project proposal that would bring a six-story building with 230 apartments to Roslindale’s Arboretum Road is one step closer to approval.

Greater Boston housing prices soften in November

Housing prices in Greater Boston softened last month as annual price appreciation slowed, according to the Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR) November housing report.

Home, condo prices reach new November highs

Meanwhile, sales activity last month fell by double digits from 2022

MAR president hopeful for market improvement in 2024

Low inventory, high interest rates continued to challenge homebuyers in November.

Cape Cod town named one of the best for first-time homebuyers

A new report found that despite cities in New England having higher housing costs, one Cape Cod community is breaking the stereotype. 

Massachusetts town one of the most “Christmassy” in America

A survey of 3,000 families sought to discover which holiday-rich destinations families want to visit most during the holiday season.

Officials break ground on new South End development

Officials have broken ground on a new development that will bring 47 new homes for moderate-income and first-time homebuyers in Boston. 

Boston launches initiative to meet demand for ‘missing middle’ housing

The initiative invites developers to submit proposals to create multi-family housing on city-owned properties in Dorchester and Mattapan.

Jamaica Plain mixed-income rental development opens to residents

Created by the Community Builders and JPNDC, the development adds 100 new homes to the city’s housing.

Two Massachusetts cities named top housing markets for 2024

Two Massachusetts housing markets are set to see significant growth in 2024, according to Realtor.com’s Top Housing Markets for 2024 report.

Luxury Plymouth apartment community now leasing units

Rowan at the Pinehills welcomes first residents to the 178-apartment home residence.

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