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Boston’s housing supply shortage expected to continue for some time

The housing supply shortage is expected to get more extreme as homebuyer demand continues to outweigh inventory levels, a new study found.

Investors acquire converted mill buildings in Lawrence, plan more residences

Global Gate Capital and Berkeley Investments plan to add more residential units to the Lawrence area with the purchase of converted mill buildings in the city’s North Canal Historic District.

Boston home prices up 51% over the past decade

If you bought a home between 2010 and 2019, it was well worth it, especially if it was purchased in the Boston area.

Homeownership remains affordable for average wage earners despite price increases

Boston’s Suffolk County was among the 14% of counties where wage growth outpaced home-price appreciation.

Mark Rowe joins Mortgage Network’s Burlington branch

Mortgage Network Inc. announced that Mark Rowe has joined the company’s Burlington branch as a loan officer.

Developer wants to bring condos instead of rentals to Downtown Crossing

A project that originally would have brought apartments to Boston’s Downtown Crossing has been revised to add more than 140 ownership opportunities to the area, pending approval by the Boston Planning & Development Agency.

Redfin closes $608 million takeover of RentPath early

RentPath’s sites, which include ApartmentGuide.com, Lovely, Rent.com, and Rentals.com, will continue to operate as normal while their listings are integrated with Redfin.com, a process that is expected to wrap up in 2022.

Taking open concept to a new level

This newly renovated condo in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood takes open concept living to a whole new level.

Home prices hit 15-year high nationwide

Prices in the Boston metro area were up 7.0% over February 2020 with “normal” market condition indicators.

William Raveis Real Estate renews Boston Red Sox partnership

The company inked a multi-year partnership with the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park.

The fifth annual Who’s Who in Boston Residential Real Estate is here

The 2021 edition of Who’s Who in Boston Residential Real Estate recognizes agents, brokers, lenders, developers, association executives and affiliates who dedicate themselves to the local real estate industry.

Law enforcement association files application for Dorchester development

An application has been filed for a new development set to bring 45 residential units to the Dorchester area. 

S&P Case-Shiller: Boston home prices continue to climb

Home prices posted monthly and yearly gains in January across the U.S. as well, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.

Building permit approved for fourth residential building at Overlook at St. Gabriel’s

Construction of the fourth residential building at the 11-acre St. Gabriel’s monastery redevelopment project in Brighton will be soon underway.

Boston named one of the best places for real estate agents to work

As real estate markets across the country continue to thrive, more than ever, agents are playing a critical role in the home buying and selling process as housing inventory remains challenged.

Local agents offer predictions, wishes for spring home-selling season

The spring housing market has arrived, and as continued inventory shortages keep homebuying competitive, local agents expect to see a strong sellers market as the season continues.