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Boston home price growth exceeds 11% in May, deceleration on the horizon

Prices for single-family homes in Boston increased by 11.1% year over year in May, up from 10.9% month over month.

Housing inventory rebounds at record rate in largest metros, but Boston lags behind, Realtor.com reports

The number of homes available to buyers climbed 18.7% in June, the sharpest year-over-year increase in the history of the report.

Cape Cod market sees more price decreases in May than any month this year

Median sales prices also grew as pending sales declined in May.

Boston price increases revealed in new S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

What does the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index show about Boston real estate?

Single-family home sales set another record in May

Limited inventory and fierce competition continued to add upward pressure to prices in the Bay State.

South Boston church to be converted into housing

Two projects to bring more than 55 housing units to South Boston.

Mortgage payments up 45% in Boston, as housing affordability hits 15-year low

The hit to affordability has lessened demand, eased price growth, slowed sales and boosted inventory

The Massachusetts housing market is showing signs of cooling

Dawn Ruffini, MAR president, said the biggest issue the market is facing is the shortage of houses. 

Touchstone announces new attorneys, CFO and office

Touchstone has brought on new attorneys, opened a new office and welcomed a CFO.

More than 175 affordable housing units approved for Roxbury and Dorchester Projects

The Boston Planning & Development Agency gave the green light to two projects that will bring a combined 179 affordable-housing units to Roxbury and Dorchester.

Ranking every state by its most expensive home listing. Where does Massachusetts land on the list?

It is a fun reminder that location is everything, and every state has amazing ultra-luxury properties for the right price.

Greater Boston Real Estate Board Foundation to award $600,000 in scholarships

This year the fund will grant more than 70 scholarships to Boston-area students.

Chinatown parcel to be developed into 100 units of affordable housing

A Boston Planning & Development Agency-owned piece of land in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood will soon be home to 100 units of affordable housing and a new Boston Public Library branch.

Boston home prices show no signs of slowing in March S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

Nationally, the index posted its highest annual increase ever.

Boston rents continue to rise

The median asking rent in Boston broke $3,000 in April.

Cape Cod market activity falls as inventory continues to decline

Real estate market activity is declining on Cape Cod as inventory continues to fall and the median sale price rises.