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Massachusetts pending home sales up in February

The number of pending home sales increased from February 2017 to this February, according to the latest report from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, marking the ninth increase in the past 12 months. In February 2018, there were 3,981 pending

Bushari Team joins Compass

From its founding in 2008 to the time of its January acquisition by Compass, Boston’s Bushari Real Estate had grown to 45 agents and more than $1 billion in sales volume. Now, Elad and Mara Bushari, the founders of

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This Week in Boston Real Estate: West Roxbury shoutout, Allston roof farm and more

It’s no secret that the cost of living in Boston is high, but there are still pockets where residents enjoy can enjoy relative affordability in other costs. In a recent report, Trulia highlighted West Roxbury as one such area,

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Boston developers may have to increase focus on affordable housing

The city of Boston continues to grapple with a well-documented low housing inventory crisis — especially that of affordable units — and Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced a number of initiatives to address the issue. His latest would

RE/MAX Leading Edge set to launch relocation division

RE/MAX Leading Edge in Winchester, Massachusetts, will launch a new relocation division, which will be led by veteran Ann Anderson. “Ann brings 22 years of real estate and relocation experience,” said Paul Mydelski, founder and chairman at RE/MAX Leading

Survey: Agents sound off on new construction
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6 new residential developments rising in Boston area

Boulevard. From developer New Boston Ventures, Boulevard, on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston, was topped off on Feb. 13. The 36-unit condo development is set to be delivered in August. Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh was in attendance

Boston’s building boom: New construction trends to watch

A growing and dynamic city like Boston needs ample housing construction to keep up with the constant stream of new residents. And while the demand for housing in the Boston area has been sky high, developers have to get

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Gondolas galore, never-ending Amazon speculation and more

As Seaport continues to attract more activity — from residents, visitors, builders and more — city officials and private entities alike are attempting to take steps to ease congestion. Notably, a group of both city and private officials are

Boston sales steady as buyers ‘more motivated than ever’

Home and condo sales in Boston remained near record levels in January 2018 despite dipping 5.9 percent to 787 from January 2017, according to the Greater Boston Association of Realtors. That marks the fifth-highest sales total on record and

Boston Ritz-Carlton penthouse sale breaks record

The recent sale of a penthouse at Boston’s Ritz-Carlton was one for the record books, as it is the most expensive of all previous residential unit sales in the development’s two residential towers. Penthouse 2A at the 2 Avery St. tower,

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Boston Harbor Garage plans, Brighton proposal and more

Since 2007, the Boston Harbor Garage has been the subject of a number of tried and failed redevelopments, and its owner, the Chiofaro Co. has stepped up to the plate with another proposal. The Boston Development & Planning Agency

Boston’s public transportation ranks among top in US

Boston ranked No. 3 in a recent Transit Score ranking from Redfin, largely due to the geographic reach and convenience of its Massachusetts Bay Transportation Agency. Boston’s transit system, which includes America’s first subway, experienced a 1.8 decrease in

Compass acquires Westchester’s Platinum Drive Realty

  Compass recently announced its acquisition of 100-agent Westchester agency Platinum Drive Realty. Launched in 2006 by Heather and Zach Harrison, Platinum Drive sold $238.7 million worth of real estate in 2017 and for the past four years, it earned

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Boulevard nears completion on the waterfront, MassMutual consolidation and more

Boulevard’s boutique building at 110 Broad St. beside the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston officially topped off this week. The development’s position between the financial district and the waterfront made it an attractive location. The luxury development replaced a

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Report: Low inventory not enough to dampen strong demand in Massachusetts

Median home prices and sales increased in Massachusetts year over year in January, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. “Buyers continue to come out in force and make offers on homes in Massachusetts this winter,”

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