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

After years of planning and numerous setbacks, Boston-area residents waiting on a much-anticipated expansion of public transit services finally saw a glimmer of progress. With public officials on hand for a shovel-wielding photo-op, workers broke ground on the MBTA’s

A new report from real estate analytics firm NeighborhoodX took a look at home prices in East Boston, an area that’s seen as up-and-coming in the local market. Based on market-rate listings collected by NeighborhoodX in the last month,

Beacon Hill, Massachusetts was named the seventh-most expensive neighborhood to live, according to a ranking by Realtor.com. With an average listing price of $3.1 million, it is known as one of America’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Former Secretary of State

We had a strong roster of Agents’ Choice nominees this year, with thousands of votes cast by Boston-area real estate professionals. Below are the finalists for each category listed in alphabetical order. Stay tuned for our announcement of the

Cambridge residents may soon need permits to cut down trees. According to Curbed Boston, City Council member Quinton Zondervan believes Cambridge should  change local ordinance so private property owners are required to have a permit to cut down healthy