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Median rental price hits highest point in two years

Despite an average nationwide uptick, Boston rents declined year over year in May.

The Somerset multifamily residence coming to Winthrop

The Procopio Companies has broken ground on a new, 22,000 square-foot luxury, mixed-use development in Winthrop.

New listings growth seen across U.S. markets in June

Housing markets across the country saw new listings growth in June, as the median list price hit yet another all-time high, and Boston was no exception. 

Massachusetts home prices top $500,000 for a second straight month

Buyer demand was also strong in the condo market in May, driving up the number of sales and pushing the median sale price to a new high.

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What’s the median age for construction workers in Massachusetts?

Nationally, the median age of construction workers is 41, the same as a typical worker in the national labor force.

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: Home-price gains ‘truly extraordinary’

In Boston, the index jumped 2.5% month over month and 16.2% year over year. The monthly increase was slightly down from the 2.6% rise recorded in March. 

Mayer Realty Group settles into new Canton location

Mayer Realty Group has relocated to 785 Washington St. in Canton, taking over the spot Kramer Jewelers called home for more than 35 years.

South Boston housing project to undergo massive redevelopment

WinnCompanies has filed a letter of intent with the Boston Planning & Development Agency for a massive transformation of the Mary Ellen McCormack public housing project in South Boston.

Cape Cod home prices ‘astonishing’ in May

The Cape Cod housing market was frenzied and unpredictable last month as the market continues to outpace 2020’s record-breaking year. 

Knox Financial opens Newbury Street office

Knox Financial, a fintech company for property investors, has opened an office at 177 Newbury St. in Boston.

The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s final rental building complete

The fourth and final rental building at The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s has opened and is welcoming new tenants. 

Guaranteed Rate’s Shant Banosian hits $1 billion milestone

For the second year in a row Banosian has funded $1 billion in loan volume, this time in less than six months.

Boston’s housing market not slowing down anytime soon

Home prices continued to rise in May, as the median price of condominiums topped $500,000 for the first time in history.

Condos coming to Our Lady of Victories Church in Boston’s South End

The former Our Lady of Victories Church in Boston’s South End will soon bring new residential housing to the area. 

Massachusetts virtual notarization act extended

Virtual notary services will continue in the Bay State through Dec. 15, following the extension of the Virtual Notarization Act last week.

Herrick Lutts Realty Partners brings on new Realtor

Charlotte Ostberg McAleer has joined Herrick Lutts Realty Partners as a Realtor.