Beacon Hill, Massachusetts was named the seventh-most expensive neighborhood to live, according to a ranking by Realtor.com. With an average listing price of $3.1 million, it is known as one of America’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Former Secretary of State

We had a strong roster of Agents’ Choice nominees this year, with thousands of votes cast by Boston-area real estate professionals. Below are the finalists for each category listed in alphabetical order. Stay tuned for our announcement of the

A recent survey by Northshore Fireplace aimed to find out exactly what Americans would want in their ultimate dream home. Among those surveyed, the most important component of an American dream home was a view with peace and quiet. Americans

Cambridge residents may soon need permits to cut down trees. According to Curbed Boston, City Council member Quinton Zondervan believes Cambridge should  change local ordinance so private property owners are required to have a permit to cut down healthy

The benefits from Zillow’s Promoted Communities advertising program got a little bit sweeter last week. Zillow Group’s new Group Advantage Program allows customers of the Promoted Communities and Promoted Homes platforms to improve their listing content through an array

While the state of housing in the U.S. has generally improved over the last 30 years, the latest report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University highlights some areas of concern as well. Since the

There are various factors to consider when buying a home, and a new study suggests climate change is among that list. A Bloomberg News report by ATTOM Data Solutions found that in the last decade, the average home price

Existing-home sales fell 0.4 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.43 million, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors. Sales have fallen year-over-year for three months and are 3 percent lower

Boston-area renters may one day dream of owning a home in the area, but chances are, it will take a lot of planning and saving. A new study by the Urban Institute shows that just 23.5 percent of Boston

It’s HGTV enthusiasts’ favorite time of the year, when they’re able to get a taste of the luxury life by casting their vote for their favorite exotic homes. HGTV and Luxury Portfolio International have teamed up in search of

It is not a secret that Boston’s home prices have been soaring in recent years, but a new study shows exactly how much home prices have shifted in the last decade. A report by the Urban Institute shows that

Pulte Homes is making the leap into smart homes. In a Business Insider press release, PulteGroup announced all newly-built Pulte, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta and John Wieland Homes will be equipped for smart technology to fit a homeowner’s lifestyle.

It’s no secret a lack of inventory is making an impact on the housing market, but new reports show hope for a change. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released

Freddie Mac, the government-owned real estate finance firm, announced June 15 that it had partnered with an outplacement services provider to help rural homeowners who may be at risk of foreclosure due to a lapse in employment. It’s part

The Counselors of Real Estate recently released its annual Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate list for 2018-2019, which includes both current and long-term opportunities and challenges. Interest rates and the economy, which may result in limited affordable housing, is

In recent years, surveys from the National Association of Realtors and Zillow have found that saving for a down payment is the most significant hurdle for renters who want to own a home. But how long does it take