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2023 Massachusetts home sales hit 12-year low

Massachusetts single-family home sales fell to a 12-year low in 2023, according to a new Warren Group report.

Inventory, affordability impacting Massachusetts homebuyers

Amy Wallick, 2023 MAR president and realtor at Lamacchia Realty says while low inventory continues to create challenges for buyers, she encourages homeowners to consider entering the market. 

Boston home listings grow as prices stabilize

Home listings grew in December as housing prices stabilized, closing out an interesting 2023 for the real estate market.

NAR President Tracy Kasper resigns after receiving threat to reveal ‘personal’ matter

NAR President-elect Kevin Sears will move into the role of president, effective immediately.

Massachusetts is the best state in the US to raise a family

The Bay State is once again the No. 1 state in the country to raise a family, according to WalletHub’s list of “2024’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family.”

Why are more people moving out of Massachusetts?

For the third year in a row, more people are moving out of Massachusetts than in, according to a new report.

Should it be more difficult to become licensed?

Boston Agent Magazine Survey results: How do agents feel about licensing and training?

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. 

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