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Concerns mount over rent control measure’s impact on property values

Smaller towns and cities like Chelsea, Everett and Revere would also face property value decreases between 15% and 27% over 10 years, according to the study.

OriginPoint expands OneDown mortgage program with larger grant, new buydown option

OriginPoint, the joint-venture mortgage platform created by Rate alongside real estate brokerages, has updated its OneDown 1% Down Mortgage Program, adding a larger lender-paid grant and temporary buydown option. 

Somerville mid-rise to offer affordable apartments

A new Green Line station in the city may only increase demand by providing residents with easier access to Boston.

How much space does $400K get Boston homebuyers?

A $400,000 budget might cover enough square footage to buy a studio apartment in Boston, but finding single-family properties at this price point may prove difficult.

This law would mandate more training for real estate agents in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Senate passed S.2947, an act that seeks to tackle a problem in the Commonwealth — housing discrimination.

eXp Realty launches new homes division

eXp Realty has launched its New Homes division, which is designed to give agents a competitive edge in the new construction market, from boutique urban builds to large-scale master-planned communities. 

MLS, local Realtor associations counts continue to decline in 2025

The number of multiple listing services and local Realtor associations across the country declined again in 2025, as consolidation continues to reshape the industry, according to the 2026 Organized Real Estate Indices from T3 Sixty’s Real Estate Almanac. 

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MassDevelopment hires Sandi Wolchansky Silk as real estate executive vice president

She most recently worked at MURAL Real Estate Partners in New York.

Boston’s apartment market goes micro

Over 48% of studio and one-bedroom listings in the city measure under 500 square feet.

Report: Gen Z adults lead among 2026 movers

Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield. 

What it’s like living in the most educated state in the nation

On a deeper level, living in the Commonwealth’s ‘wicked smart’ environment means stability and quality of life, say experts.

Touchstone Closing partners with Accurate Title

Touchstone CEO Jack O’Donohue will assume the CEO position at Accurate Title, but beyond this, Touchstone does not intend to shake up staffing or operations.

Reserved Channel Development adds hundreds more residential units in updated plan

Developers acquired the 42-acre site in 2019 and plan to transform some of the former industrial and lab buildings into a mixed-use waterfront district.

Compass strikes deal with Redfin, ‘coming soon’ listings to receive priority placement

The decision reverses Redfin’s former stance that it would stand with Zillow and refuse to share listings unless they were publicly available on all listing sites.

Existing-home sales decrease 8.4% in January

Existing-home sales decreased by 8.4% in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Existing-Home Sales Report.

Geodome secluded in the woods

The geodesic dome is listed by Sheneur Menaker and Zev Eisenberg of Hudson Modern for $499,000.