Every year, the Boston Business Journal names the fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts; and while multiple real estate and real estate-related companies made the list this year, only one residential brokerage out of Boston was named among the state’s

Greater Boston home prices posted some of the weaker numbers in the country in the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. Covering numbers through February, the Case-Shiller reported that home prices fell in Greater Boston by 0.1 percent from January

The latest report from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors featured three highly encouraging findings for the Boston area’s housing market, and a look at Boston’s top-selling neighborhoods and suburbs: 1. Home Sales Volcano – In March, home sales in

The average homeowner in Middlesex County pays more than $5,611.26 in yearly property taxes, which is the highest in the Greater Boston area, according to a new analysis from the NAHB. Additionally, Middlesex County homeowners pay an average tax that is 11.7 percent

Lexington Public Schools is the best school district Greater Boston, according to educational rankings and review site Niche. Real estate agents should take note. Evaluating on criteria including academics, teacher performance, available resources and the quality of the schools’ facilities (among

Prices are rising across the board in Boston’s condo market, but what specific areas are seeing the highest level of activity? Below, we’ve charted the 10 hottest Boston condo markets that have seen the greatest price appreciation, based on

Baseball may not enjoy the same status it had in its glory days as the country’s greatest pastime, but in many places it remains as a significant influence on real estate. Well, its stadiums do. A new report from real

Home prices around the country are feeling the Spring season bump. According to a new report from CoreLogic, prices rose 6.8 percent year-over-year in February. At a state level, the gains were universal. “Home prices continue to rise across

This year is shaping up to be a hugely positive one for residential construction in Greater Boston, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. In February, residential construction spending in Greater Boston totaled $195 million, a

Boston is one of the top five most expensive cities to drive in, according to a study from Deutsche Bank. It costs $1.09 on average to drive a car a mile in Boston, whereas the national average is 90

Like many other cities, Boston is known for its vibrant neighborhoods. However, Boston has a more extensive history than most cities in the U.S., one that extends far beyond Beacon Hill and other popular tourist destinations. Out of Boston’s

Construction employment was up across the nation in the early months of 2016, according to the Associated General Contractors of America – a good sign for the industry , which currently suffers from labor and inventory shortages.So, if you

Urban buyers today would have hated the 1950s. In the Urban Land Institute’s “America in 2015” report, a survey of U.S. residents found that approximately half considered “walkability” a top or high priority when determining where to live. But

Home values in the Greater Boston area have reached an all-time high, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Through February, home prices in Boston were $387,400, according to the Zillow Real Estate Market Reports. That is up 5.9 percent

It’s getting harder for first-time homebuyers to find suitable starter homes The Greater Boston housing market has become an increasingly precarious place for first-time homebuyers, according to a detailed new report from Trulia. In a deep analysis of the nation’s

In 2015, cash sales made up 33.9 percent of all residential real estate transactions, according to a new report from CoreLogic. That’s the lowest level since 2008. About midway through 2007, when the crash was becoming too apparent to