Asking prices for residential listings in the Seaport District of Boston averaged $2,209 per square foot in August, according to a new analysis from NeighborhoodX. That puts the neighborhood in contention with some of the most valuable real estate

As Massachusetts legislators approached the end of their official session July 31, they faced a deadline for approving a series of bills related to budget moves and regulatory changes. Among the most contentious was a proposal to enact new,

It’s widely known that the cost of living in certain U.S. cities can be far higher, or lower, than average. While it’s a little more contentious, it’s also generally accepted that owning a home leads to lower costs than

Among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Massachusetts was ranked first among all public school systems in the country, according to a study by WalletHub. The study was conducted to rank all states according to their pubic

Home equity investment platform Hometap recently announced that its home equity product is now available to qualified homeowners in Massachusetts, giving them access to cash for equity they have accumulated without getting a loan. This “equity sharing” service is

In the midst of Boston’s real estate boom, East Boston has become one of the most attractive areas of the city for homebuyers, renters and developers. Rising prices and rents have followed, not to mention more traffic and construction

Living within a close proximity to work has its advantages; no rush-hour traffic, lower commuting cost and proximity to downtown amenities. But according to a recent analysis of Zillow home value data and HERE Technologies commuting data, moving as

Last month was the fifth-best June on record for home sales in the Boston area, according to data released by the Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR). With 1,822 single-family homes and condo units sold, the month marked a

In South End, the average asking price per square foot reached $1,068 in June, according to data from NeighborhoodX. This can provide a reasonable estimate of the typical listing price and perceived value of homes in a neighborhood that’s been

Harbor Tower trustees sued the Chiofaro Company and state officials in an effort to stop the redevelopment of the Boston Harbor Garage, according to Curbed. Chiofaro, who owned garage for eleven years, planned on seeking city approval for the

The Greater Boston Association of Realtors held their annual awards breakfast June 22 at the Venezia Restaurant in Boston. Throughout the breakfast, the GBAR honored members for their dedication to the association and industry. The honorees and awards included: Carolyn

Numerous Boston industries face higher costs and lower revenue as the Trump administration’s trade war with China and tariffs on steel and aluminum continue. According to Curbed via the Boston Globe, industries like real estate and transportation face the

Condominiums, particularly at the high end of the market, have become increasingly attractive to buyers and developers in Boston. But as more high-rise units appear and more residents move in, one ancillary industry is apparently reaping high cash flows:

RE/MAX Leading Edge, the largest RE/MAX franchisee in the Boston area and New England, has split from its parent company RE/MAX Integra. The franchise will now operate independently as Leading Edge Realty. The decision is the latest development in

A provision to require homes for sale in Massachusetts to include an “energy scorecard” was pulled from the state Senate bill that included it. The Republican reported that the idea faltered on the logistics behind the proposal, as well as had

The latest monthly report on the Boston housing market from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors found that persistently low inventory of available housing stock once again depressed sales while sending prices to new highs. Single-family home sales fell