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Pending home sales climb 1.9% in October

By region, sales rose in the Midwest, Northeast and South but fell in the West. 

CHAPA Housing Summit draws over 400 attendees

The Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association hosted a Housing Summit that brought together over 400 housing leaders from across the Commonwealth.

Mystic Grove Apartment transaction fetches upwards of $340K per unit

The complex features 60 apartments in studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom layouts, plus several commercial spaces.

Rental building
Income outpaces Boston rental growth

The typical asking rent for an average rental unit reached $2,917.

A WWII-era bunker by the beach

Looking for a home that feels like a safe haven? This property on Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina takes that feeling to a whole new level.

GBREB testimony opposes rent control and other regulations

The testimony, submitted to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing, opposed a collection of rent control and other bills proposed for the Commonwealth.

Signature threshold met to get Massachusetts rent control initiative on the 2026 ballot

Now, ballot signatures must be certified by local election officials.

The exterior of the 2-story brick and white-siding "Wheeler House" featured in Stranger Things.
‘Stranger Things’ Wheeler House sells in Atlanta

Inside, the house includes original retro features like wood paneling, built-in bookshelves, a brick fireplace and an eat-in kitchen perfect for enjoying Eggos.

Chris Reyes
Douglas Elliman appoints Chris Reyes chief technology officer

In this role, Reyes will oversee the brokerage’s technology team, manage technology infrastructure and product launches and drive national software development.

NAR to drop membership requirement for MLS access on Jan. 1

The association made local MLSs responsible for deciding whether non-Realtors may access their platforms as part of a suite of changes aimed at reducing antitrust risk. 

rental update
Boston single-family rental costs trend downward in Q3

Average rental costs for a single-family home have been decreasing for four consecutive quarters.

NAR unveils new three-year strategic plan

Priorities outlined in the plan fall under two overarching categories: building the future member experience and modernizing the association.

NAR’s Lawrence Yun expects 14% surge in existing-home sales in 2026

The chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS® also predicts home prices will climb 4% compared to 2025. 

For property transactions over $1M, non-residents will pay up in Massachusetts

The rule shakes up the process of transferring high-value properties and adds steps — and costs — for non-resident sellers.

Boston enters top five STEM employment markets

Boston climbed four spots in the rankings last year, from No. 9 to No. 5.

Massachusetts market remains strong amid seasonal transition

Closings grew 5.6% year over year, with 3,921 single-family homes sold.

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