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ERA Key Worcester adds Rudy Salman

“One reason I joined ERA Key is because the company seeks to make a positive impact in the neighborhoods it serves,” Salman said.

Boston cares — a lot

Financial generosity helped boost the city’s ranking, as Boston residents donate more money online per capita than anyone else in the nation.

Average buyer’s agent commission jumps in Q3

The average commission was up from a recent low in third quarter 2024 that followed the NAR settlement. 

Bostonians to see double-digit property tax increases starting in January

The 13% increase in 2026 will amount to an average rise of $780 per household.

ERA Key adds Ashley LaVergne to Milford office

The part-time library page at Millbury Public library holds a bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater State University.

Cotality: Home-price growth slips to slowest pace since 2012

Geographically, trends varied widely, with formerly hot areas like Florida and the Southeast posting the deepest declines and formerly cool areas, like the Midwest, showing healthy gains.

Logan Square Residences for Boston seniors opens in Hyde Park

All apartments at Logan Square Residences will be reserved for seniors earning up to 30%, 50% or 60% of area median income.

CCIAOR announces 2026 leadership team

Steve Seaver of Kinlin Grover Compass will serve as 2026 president, replacing Todd Machnik, who will stay on as immediate past president.

eXp rolls out LYVVE international property search platform

Site users will be able to access every eXp listing — regardless of regional boundaries — using the tool’s search engine.

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AHSC names Shanon-Imani Benjamin new assistant development manager

In the role, Benjamin will organize the group’s development initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders during all phases of the real estate development process.

Three oranges in Nevada City

The technical term for this property is “monolithic domes” — but unofficially, it’s a trio of oranges nestled in the woods near the South Yuba River in Nevada City, California.

Housing Scorecard: Inventory growth hits Boston

Inventory climbed in Boston and existing-home sales were on the rise, according to the latest Housing Scorecard.

GBAR: Boston’s hot market ‘not going to change any time soon’

The median price for a single-family home in Boston hit $900,000, a 5.9% year-over-year increase.

Space, comfort and control drive 2026 bathroom design trends

Spa-style amenities, customizable lighting options, integrated technology, storage solutions — and ample space for these features — all surfaced as top trends.

AHSC completes affordable Columbia-Uphams apartments in Dorchester

The project rehabbed two residential properties, connecting them into a single complex featuring studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.

Pending home sales climb 1.9% in October

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