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Boston is one of the most expensive cities for single-family rentals

Boston is one of the most expensive cities for single-family rents in the nation, according to a new report.

Home prices rose in all major cities in 2024, including Boston

For the first time in two years, home prices are on the rise in every major metro and Boston is one of them, according to a new Redfin report. 

Library redevelopment project could bring affordable housing to Boston’s West End

A project that will convert Boston’s West End Library into affordable housing is now under review by the Boston Planning & Development Agency. 

Boston home sales jump year over year in December 

Nationally, home sales were up 13.3% year over year and 4.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

Massachusetts home, condominium listings rise in December

Buyer activity remained active over the holiday season.

Governor looks to eliminate renter-paid broker fees

Renter-paid broker fees may be a thing of the past in the Bay State thanks to a new budget proposal from Gov. Maura Healey.

Massachusetts named best state in the country to raise a family

For the fourth consecutive year, Massachusetts has been named the best state in the country to raise a family. 

Boston makes list of 2025 hottest real estate markets

Zillow has released its list of the hottest real estate markets predicted in 2025, and Boston has made the rankings.

99% of local homes are too pricey for the typical Bostonian

In 28 cities across the nation, the typical local family can afford less than 1% of for-sale properties. Among them: Boston.

Boston launches new tools to help residents build accessory dwelling units

The city of Boston has released new tools to assist residents in building accessory dwelling units (or in-law apartments) on their property.

State Supreme Court rules MBTA Communities Act is constitutional, can be enforced 

The state’s Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the MBTA Communities Act is constitutional.

Boston ranks among top 10 high-end buyer markets for 2025

Housing market research company Zonda’s 2025 list focuses on wealth and the high-end market.

New 55+ luxury community coming to Lynnfield

Willis Brook at Lynnfield is located across from the Sagamore Springs Golf Club

South Boston Waterfront office building to become housing

The Boston Planning & Development Authority has approved a project that will convert a South Boston Waterfront office building into housing. 

Boston Housing Scorecard: Year-end surge in housing starts, sales and inventory

Nationally, pending home sales and builder confidence also rose in December.

Boston’s top five local real estate news stories of 2024

From Boston being named one of the nation’s most walkable cities to Bay State communities making best places to live lists, these are the most-read local news stories of 2024.

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