Nationally, homeowners with mortgages saw their home equity increase by 16.2% year-over-year from the fourth quarter of 2019.

Massachusetts also ranks among the top five states in the health care, education, economy, crime and corrections and natural environment categories.

Lenders issued $1.06 trillion worth of mortgages in the fourth quarter of 2020 with refis contributing to the boost.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced more than $34 million in funding to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the city.

Real estate agents weigh in on paint colors, updates needed and more before getting a home ready to market.

“More jobs are very likely, due to the near certain passage of the $1.9 trillion stimulus package and from two million vaccinations per day,” National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a release.

The stimulus bill includes aid for state and local governments, new homeowners, small businesses and renters.

Real estate professionals from across the country were recognized for exceptional sales production and leadership last year.

The legendary Doyle’s Cafe may have a rebirth thanks to a local developer. The iconic bar closed its doors in October 2019 after being in business for nearly 140 years.

A new iBuyer program is now available to Boston sellers with Conway’s Conway Seller Select.

Dino Confalone is the new president of the Greater Boston Association of Realtors, bringing more than 30 years of experience to the position.

The House of Representatives has approved the Equality Act, which establishes legal safeguards to prevent discrimination in housing based on sexual orientation.

The increase follows a decline earlier in February that cut the number of homeowners in forbearance plans to less than 2.7 million, the first dip below that threshold since April 2020.

Relaxed social-distancing restrictions begin for Massachusetts businesses on March 1, but what does it mean for open houses?

Douglas Elliman has enlisted dozens of celebrity and influencer agents for its new advertising campaign launching in next month.

New home listings nationwide fell 17% from last year, while median home sale prices are up 15%, according to a recent Redfin report.