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This Week in Boston Real Estate: Co-living developments, rezoning lawsuits and more

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

Greater Boston Association of Realtors holds annual awards breakfast

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

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Building costs, record-high home prices and more

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

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This Week in Boston Real Estate: Condo soundproofing, record-breaking sales and more

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:

Boston area RE/MAX franchisee splits from brand after contract dispute

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

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Home energy scores, Uber traffic jams and more

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

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Boston-area home sales fall on short inventory

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

Green Line extension officially underway with federal support

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

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Report: East Boston asking prices approach $500 per square foot

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,

Boston neighborhood named one of America’s 10 most expensive

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

2018 Boston Agents’ Choice Awards Finalists – Revealed!

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

This Week in Boston Real Estate: Preserving canopies, Boston millionaires and more

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

Key takeaways from Harvard’s latest housing report

While the state of housing in the U.S. has generally improved over the last 30 years, the latest report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University highlights some areas of concern as well. Since the

Only one-quarter of Boston renters can afford houses, study says

Boston-area renters may one day dream of owning a home in the area, but chances are, it will take a lot of planning and saving. A new study by the Urban Institute shows that just 23.5 percent of Boston

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$1 million is the new $500,000 in Boston housing

It is not a secret that Boston’s home prices have been soaring in recent years, but a new study shows exactly how much home prices have shifted in the last decade. A report by the Urban Institute shows that

How many years does it take to save for a down payment in Boston?

In recent years, surveys from the National Association of Realtors and Zillow have found that saving for a down payment is the most significant hurdle for renters who want to own a home. But how long does it take