Housing inventory in the Boston area, meanwhile, remained below year-ago levels in April.

Boston has made the list of best places to be a real estate agent, and in today’s market, that’s no easy feat.

The survey showed that 86% of dog owners said dog-friendly features — such as having a dog door or access to a dog park — are a large part of their decision-making process, and 84% are willing to spend more for these features.

Multifamily rents rose nationally in April indicating ongoing recovery from the pandemic, according to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily National Report.

The housing market hit records last month as home prices reached an all-time high and homes sold faster than ever. 

The Boston Planning and Development Agency is reviewing three bids for the redevelopment of Pier 5 in the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Sedna, The Procopio Companies’ luxury waterfront property in Beverly, has reached stabilization, the company announced this week having leased 85% of its units.

Experts weigh in with their go-to lists for getting the best offer for your seller in this historic market.

Low mortgage rates and low inventory levels are making the demand for homebuilding more attractive to buyers in Boston and nationwide.

In 40% of metro areas analyzed, home prices in the first quarter hit or tied new peaks according to the report, including Boston. 

Kate Dirrane has joined Mortgage Network Inc.’s Boston branch as a loan officer and sales assistant. 

Homes in Boston stayed on the market for 24 days less than they did last year, at an average of 22 days.

Massachusetts home sales rose 14.6% in March from a year ago.

Boston condo sales jumped to their highest first-quarter total in 16 years.

The pandemic caused the mortgage market to tighten up, but as the economic recovery gains an increasingly solid foothold, lenders are starting to return to pre-pandemic practices.

Nationwide, the seasonally adjusted housing index rose 1.1% month over month in February and 12% year over year, up from monthly and yearly increases of 0.8% and 11.2% in January, respectively.