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Massachusetts home, condo prices break August records

While prices continue to break more records, sales activity showed double-digit declines

Greater Boston home sales stall as declining listings continue to impact market

There is good news as median home and condo sale prices remain strong

Higher prices continue to impact Massachusetts homebuyers

Massachusetts homebuyers continue to be affected by higher prices despite modest signs of improvement, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) August housing statistics report.

Boston listings rise, giving homebuyers more options as summer ends

A rise in new listings is finally giving potential homebuyers options as the summer market winds down.

Boston ranked one of the best cities for working parents

Boston has been named one of the best cities for working parents in America, according to a new report from CoworkingCafe. 

Coppinger joins ERA Key Realty Services Framingham Office

James Coppinger has joined ERA Key Realty Services’ Framingham office as a Realtor.

Construction set to begin on Dorchester housing project

Construction is set to begin on the development of a city-owned property on Talbot Avenue in Dorchester.

Habitat for Humanity to redevelop Roslindale property

Habitat for Humanity will redevelop property on Walter Street in Roslindale into affordable housing. 

Charlestown’s Constitution Inn could be converted into affordable housing

The Archdiocese of Boston and St. Francis House filed a letter of intent with the Boston Planning & Development Agency expressing their desire to convert the property.

Four Massachusetts communities make list of hottest ZIP codes

Four Massachusetts communities made Realtor.com’s 2023 list of 50 hottest ZIP codes, and for the first time in five years, Boston, New York, Chicago, Detroit and St. Louis suburbs were represented.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Housing starts rise as inventory tumbles

Existing homes sales were also down in August as inventory issues continue to plague the market.

West Roxbury’s Brucewood Homes project paves the way for sustainable development

A Boston-based design and architecture firm announced the completion of the city’s first internationally certified Passive House single-family home project.

Massachusetts makes list of states with lowest crime rates in the U.S.

Massachusetts has ranked among the top 10 safest states in the nation when it comes to personal safety.

Proposed South Boston development to bring 75 units to the area

A developer has filed a letter of intent to redevelop a South Boston site to bring a multi-family mixed-use building to the neighborhood.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 0.02% off 2022 peak; Boston sees 0.9% gain 

A fifth consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index suggests the housing market recovery that began earlier this year is likely to continue. 

Former New England Casket Co. site to become housing, retail space

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has approved plans to develop the former New England Casket Co. site in Easton Boston into residential housing and retail space.

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