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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.

Cape Cod listings increase in October; market shows signs it’s moving in the right direction

Listings of homes on Cape Cod rose slightly last month, an indication the market is moving in the right direction.

Massachusetts one of the 20 happiest states in America

Massachusetts has been named one of the happiest states in America by HubScore.

Massachusetts home, condo prices reach new highs

Median home and condo sale prices reached new highs for October last month, spurred by inventory falling far below historical norms, according to a new Warren Group report. 

Housing shortage hampers buyers, drives up prices

The median sale price of a single-family home is up 12.8% from 2022

Mattapan, Mission Hill projects to bring more than 120 new area residences

The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved the projects at 156 Wellington Hill St. in Mattapan and 1558 Mission St. in Mission Hill.

Greater Boston sales slide, prices climb as inventory continues to hamper market

The lack of listings across the Greater Boston housing market had home and condo sales sliding and prices climbing last month. 

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.

Dorchester 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

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