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New-construction apartments linked to greater fire safety

Multifamily buildings built after 2000 have the best fire safety records in Massachusetts and across the nation, according to a new study from Pew Research.

Ashton Place Apartments in Methuen sells for $7.1M

Located at 11 Ashton Place, the three-unit multifamily property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Lexington is one of 2025’s best small cities

The city ranked first in the nation among other small cities for safety and scored first place for health.

Boston’s best school districts in 2026

Public Schools of Brookline, Weston Public Schools and Lexington Public Schools ranked as Boston’s best school districts.

Case-Shiller: Boston home-price growth jumps in July as national market downshifts to ‘slower gear’

The pace of home-price appreciation declined to its weakest pace in 10 years, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. 

Beacon Communities names LeAnn Hanfield Curtin new senior VP

She and her team are already in the process of closing on a mixed-use new construction Somerville development.

Over 550 Massachusetts ADUs approved in first half of 2025

Many Massachusetts homeowners are taking advantage of the recently relaxed restrictions.

Massachusetts homeowners stand to benefit the most from SALT deduction cap increases

Redfin used local tax revenue, home value and income data to determine how much typical homeowners could expect to deduct.

GBAR: Buyers ‘know their market’ amid Boston’s seasonal wind down

Boston’s housing market stabilized in August as houses spent longer on the market and inventory climbed, according to new data from the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS®.

From dairy farm to family home

Talk about a modern farmhouse! This former working dairy farm in Oswego, Illinois, now boasts a rustic open floor plan with modernized living quarters upstairs.

Fixer-upper listings climb as buyer demand surges

Searches for “fixer-upper” on Realtor.com in July 2025 have more than tripled in volume compared to four years ago.

Peabody Companies benefits Dimock Center at Road to Wellness Run and Walk

Over 50 Peabody employees, family members and children of employees joined the walk.

Ryan LaVangie returns to Acella Construction

After a brief hiatus, Ryan LaVangie returned to Acella Construction Corporation as vice president of sales and marketing.

New-home sales crush expectations in August, jump 20.5% from July on builder incentives

The pace of new-home sales hit an annual rate of 800,000, its highest level since January 2022. 

Wood Partners, Marcus Partners open Alta French Hill apartment community in Marlborough

Select units feature private balconies or patios, while first-floor apartments boast 11-foot ceilings.

Fannie Mae lowers mortgage-rate forecasts after Fed cut

Fannie Mae also reduced its forecasts for home sales in 2025 and 2026. 

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