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

At the same time, the average age of the first-time buyer hit an all-time high of 40, according to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. 

At the top of the list? WaterSense fixtures — the plumbing solution, which claims to reduce water use by more than 20%, increased in popularity by 289.6%.

“Boston truly stands as one of the best sports cities in America,” said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.

The funds will help developers reduce energy use as part of the Healy Driscoll administration’s net-zero emissions goals for Massachusetts.

In the role, Marie will intercede between MAR and the Cape & Islands Association of REALTORS®.

As part of the relaunch, Rate announced the results of a study it conducted, which found almost seven in 10 homebuyers said homeownership keeps them up at night. 

The Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association opened applications for a six-month fellowship designed to address the state’s housing shortage.

The architecture and design firm attributed its expansion to high local demand.

Nationwide, the median price for a single-family home increased 1.7% year over year to $426,800. Prices increased by the same annual rate during the second quarter.

Brendan Ward of real estate law firm Touchstone Closing was inducted into the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn Hall of Fame.

Pew’s original research found building single-stairway multifamily buildings to be 6% to 13% less expensive than dual-stairway structures of similar size.

The Boston Energy Saver program offers no-cost consultations for Boston residents and business owners, connecting them with resources like rebates and low-cost financing for energy upgrades.

Strong worker protections and job opportunities rocketed Massachusetts to the top spot.

Existing home sales grew and inventory boomed in Boston’s housing market this past month, according to the latest housing scorecard.

The Federal Reserve trimmed its federal funds rate from 4% to 3.75% as it seeks maximum employment and inflation of 2%.