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This Week in Boston Real Estate: A jump in “extreme” condo offers, a West Roxbury controversy and more

Notable news this week included a jump in “extreme” condo offers and the development of two acres in West Roxbury. Catch up on this week’s real estate news with our weekly roundup: •Developers propose housing for Boston’s expanding wealthy population-

Millennials dream of homeownership…from their moms’ basements

Millennials may be America’s largest, most vivacious generation yet, but new research suggests that their homebuying prospects have only worsened with time. According to a new analysis from Zillow, more Millennials now live with their parents than at anytime

3 things to love about living in Quincy

So far in 2016, home sales in the Quincy housing market are up 17.97 percent over 2015, and for good reason – this dynamic area offers prospective homebuyers many benefits and amenities. Here are three things to love about Quincy:

Funding questions persist as Green line extension moves forward

Local officials unanimously approved an extension to the MBTA Green Line, although big questions remain for the project’s future, according to the Boston Herald. Both state transit officials and MBTA personnel voted for the plan, but the extension still needs Federal

This Boston brokerage is No. 1 in the state for sales

Every year, REAL Trends, a leading source for industry analysis and information, publishes its 500 lists, which rank the country’s top residential brokerages by transaction sides and total sales volume. This year both Massachusetts and Boston were represented. It

5 must-see Boston cultural spots your clients will love

In a historical and cultural hub like Boston, there is a vast array of institutions and activities promoting the arts, all of which entice many prospective homebuyers. Here are five of the area’s most notable cultural spots: 1. The Peabody

Why Massachusetts is a top 10 place to live for working moms

The prevalence of women in the workforce has grown tremendously over the past few decades, and as a result, working moms have gained buying power in the real estate market. However, as a recent study from WalletHub pointed out,

This Week in Real Estate: Boston’s BYOB law updates, rising condo prices and more

In case you missed it: notable news this week included changes to Boston’s BYOB laws, as well as move by the mayor’s office to cover some students’ college tuition costs. Stay informed about the latest in real estate news

Is luxury housing in Boston slowing down?

Luxury housing markets across the U.S. have seen declines in 2016, but according to a new analysis from Redfin, few markets have slowed more than Boston. Through Q1 2016, the average sale price for luxury homes in Boston was $3.19 million,

Boston suburb named as one of nation’s most dangerous cities

Earlier this week, we reported on NeighborhoodScout’s new list of the top 100 safest cities in the U.S. In part two of this two-part series on crime, we’ll be counting down the top 100 “most dangerous” cities in America. The

Housing costs the most near these 10 MBTA stations

If your clients are looking for a reasonably priced home next to an MBTA stop, then you’d best avoid the Arlington Green Line station. According to an Estately analysis, the median sales price for properties within a half-mile radius

Why Greater Boston’s first-time homebuyers face a tough spring

From stagnant wages to competition from cash buyers, first-time homebuyers face many challenges in today’s housing market, but perhaps none is greater than the inventory shortage – a fact that is especially true here in Boston. According to a

3 Boston gift ideas to sustain long-term client relationships

One of the most important steps in the agent-client relationship comes at the very end of the transaction – the final token of appreciation. By going above the call of duty and truly showing how much you appreciate your client’s business,

Greater Boston new construction continues to soar in 2016

This year is shaping up to be a very positive one for residential construction in Greater Boston, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. In March, residential construction spending in Greater Boston totaled $612 million, a whopping 82

3 reasons Newton is one of America’s best places for families

Newton is the third-best place in the country to raise a family, according to a new ranking from Livability. In its report, Livability emphasized many of Newton’s notable qualities, and below are the three you (and your clients) should

Boston improves walkability: How it ranked No. 3 nationwide

Walkability has become one of the chief concerns among U.S. homebuyers, especially Millennials. And as Redfin’s new “Most Walkable U.S. Cities of 2016” report confirms, some cities fit the bill better than others. “Improving a city’s Walk Score takes

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