For the fifth month in a row in July, home sales declined nationally, including here in the Bay State, as home prices continued to rise.

July single-family home and condo sales continued to plummet last month as the market continued to cool.

WalletHub compared all 50 states across five metrics covering affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life and safety.

Worcester had one of the highest rates of homebuyer competition in July

The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved the projects at its August meeting.

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has adopted a new policy requiring developers to disclose diversity, equity and inclusion plans for large projects when filing.

Boston’s average monthly rent is $4,878, a 17.4% increase from the previous year.

Boston was the only U.S. city recognized in the 2020 awards cycle.

WalletHub compared public school systems in all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics based on quality and safety.

The first phase of Anchor Point, a new affordable housing community, has opened in Beverly.

Livability’s annual ranking is based on reviews of more than 2,300 cities using more than 50 data points measuring economic stability, housing, amenities, infrastructure, demographics, social and civic capital and health care. 

“Housing data for May 2022 continued strong, as price gains decelerated slightly from very high levels,” Craig J. Lazzara, managing director at S&P DJI, said.

Home prices in the Bay State break another record.

Nationwide, sales hit their highest level of the year, rising 4.7% from June but falling 17.6% on a year-over-year basis, RE/MAX said. 

The university is also committing $25 million to establish an Allston-Brighton Affordable Housing Fund.

Elliman Showroom is a personal assistant platform that aims to streamline the move-in process for homebuyers.