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Building permit approved for fourth residential building at Overlook at St. Gabriel’s

Construction of the fourth residential building at the 11-acre St. Gabriel’s monastery redevelopment project in Brighton will be soon underway.

Boston named one of the best places for real estate agents to work

As real estate markets across the country continue to thrive, more than ever, agents are playing a critical role in the home buying and selling process as housing inventory remains challenged.

Local agents offer predictions, wishes for spring home-selling season

The spring housing market has arrived, and as continued inventory shortages keep homebuying competitive, local agents expect to see a strong sellers market as the season continues.

Homes sold above list price hit a record high

A record number of homes sold above the asking price last month as home sale prices hit an all-time high.

Cape Cod home sales continue to climb

Cape Cod home sales continued to rise in February as interest in homes in vacation areas remained strong.

Massachusetts home sales continued to surge in February

Single-family home sales and median sales prices continued to rise as inventory hit record lows once again.

Neponset Wharf waterfront project plans updated

Developers have updated plans for the Neponset Wharf waterfront project in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood.

Suffolk Downs redevelopment to bring thousands of housing units to area

Plans are underway to reinvigorate Suffolk Downs with a 16 million square-foot project that could bring upwards of 10,000 condominiums and apartments to the former thoroughbred horse racing facility.

Two Massachusetts firms receive 2021 QE Award

Two local firms joined 35 real estate brokerage firms in the U.S. who were recognized in the 2021 QE Awards. 

Could vaccines boost listings ahead of the spring market?

Zillow survey finds growth in homeowners finally comfortable to move after widespread vaccination distribution.

Buyers show renewed interest in city living as vaccines bring hope

For the first time since March 2020, home-price growth in urban areas surpassed that of suburban and rural locations.

NAR: Northeastern home prices up more than 20%

“Despite the drop in home sales for February — which I would attribute to historically-low inventory — the market is still outperforming pre-pandemic levels.” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun

11 ways to win a bidding war

Local agents shared some of the tactics they use to help their clients win the house of their dreams.

Low inventory still driving up housing prices in Boston

In February, 36% of homes sold above the asking price as the decline in homes for sale hit a record low.

Guaranteed Rate Affinity expands, hires Northeast divisional manager

Boston native Nancy Monbouquette named the company’s Northeast divisional manager.

Boston home sales remain brisk in February as median prices hit new highs

The Greater Boston Association of Realtors says the numbers offer an early sign of an extremely active spring local housing market.

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