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Boston’s housing shortage cracks national top 10

Boston’s job market is hot right now — further exacerbating the city’s housing shortage, according to new research from PortlandRealEstate.com.

Study finds more than 30% of Massachusetts communities don’t meet CPA mandates

The Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis study found housing is not being funded nearly as much as open space, recreation and historic preservation.

Boston real estate agents, teams make RealTrends’ 2023 ‘The Thousand’ rankings

The 2023 RealTrends + Tom Ferry “The Thousand” rankings of the nation’s top-performing real estate agents and teams were just released, and several Boston-area agents and teams made the cut.

Homebuyer competition driving up Boston home prices

Homebuyer competition is driving up prices, as inventory constraints continue to plague the real estate market.

Boston Celtics co-owner lists Weston home for $8.9M

The home boasts several impressive amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, basketball and tennis courts, a game room, a home theater, a wine cellar and more. 

Boston named one of the world’s best cities

Bostonians already know Bean Town is one of the best cities in the world, but now it’s time for others to take notice, thanks to a new report that ranked Boston as just that.

Bay State home prices see smallest increase since 2021

While the U.S. housing market has seen home prices rise an average of 38.69% over the past five years, Massachusetts homes had the smallest increase since 2021.

Home price growth slows as inventory fell in May

Boston listings were down 26.2% from last year.

Jamaica Plain monastery to become housing

Holland Properties is looking to rehab the existing Franciscan Poor Clare Nuns’ monastery at 920 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain into a mixed-use development.

Boston nonprofit seeks to close racial homeownership gap

The Welcome Home Fund announces successful down-payment pilot program

Sellers making concessions to buyers has doubled since 2022

The number of Massachusetts sellers making concessions to buyers is up from last year.

Massachusetts community named one of the most beautiful small towns in America

Stockbridge, Massachusetts, has been named one of the most beautiful small towns in America by Architectural Digest.

New affordable housing approved for Dorchester, Jamaica Plain

Two new developments, approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency at its May meeting, will bring more than 180 new residences to Dorchester and Jamaica Plain.

Cape Cod home sales decline in April as inventory issues persist

Ryan Castle, CEO of CCIAOR, said the continued decline in activity was expected due to fewer sales and more affordability concerns. 

Massachusetts among most financially stable states in America

Uplift Legal Funding scored all 50 states on six factors related to residents’ personal finances.

Home prices ease across Greater Boston in April

Home prices eased across Greater Boston last month as the spring market got off to a cooler start than usual, according to the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® April housing market report.