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US real median household income reaches record high

The Census Bureau also measures household income after accounting for taxes and credits.

Pinnacle Group affiliates with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

The Wellesley-based real estate firm serves Boston’s MetroWest markets including Weston, Needham, Dover, Natick and Newton.

Lexington is America’s best small city in 2026

With low crime rates, positive health outcomes and financial security, the hidden gem offers residents quality of life in a quieter setting.

Austin Reed joins OriginPoint as producing regional manager

The mortgage professional has $150 million in annual production and 13 years of industry experience.

NAR: More Realtors are turning to AI

According to the survey, 67% of respondents said they are using emerging technologies such as AI but are still learning how to use them effectively.

Victorian lodge in the middle of Main Street

The 7,000-square-foot home, built in 1884 during the height of the area’s granite industry, features a mansard roof, widow’s walk and original granite craftmanship.

Barrett Sotheby’s promotes Shelley Moore to vice president of growth

In her new role, Moore will focus on recruiting, acquisitions and strategic partnerships — pursuits the brokerage views as key to their next phase of growth.

New-home sales post surprise jump in August

New-home inventory fell to its lowest level since December. 

Marshfield’s case dismissed, MBTA Communities Act upheld again

The MBTA Communities Act mandated that municipalities served by the MBTA must have at least one “reasonably sized district where multifamily housing can be built.”

NAR recognizes Framingham Realtor Nelson Zide for charity work

Zide has long been involved in charity at home and beyond, receiving ERA Key’s Circle of Light Award and the Rotarian of the Year award from the Rotary Club of Framingham.

Growing number of Cape Cod condos under contract

Meanwhile, 241 single-family homes and 61 condos sold for median prices of $816,900 and $485,000, respectively.

Josh Rakiey joins Guaranteed Rate Affinity, eyeing New England growth

Guaranteed Rate Affinity selected Josh Rakiey as vice president of mortgage lending with the goal of expanding his business across New England.

Partially underground in El Dorado

Featuring original 1983 finishes and the ultimate insulation, this in-ground abode in the foothills of El Dorado, California, is charming in the front but buried in the back.

ERA Key adds Angkhana Chumpachot as Realtor

With a background in retail, the new agent will work out of ERA Key’s Chelmsford office.

GBREB petitions Supreme Court in permitting and rent control cases

Both cases concern the legal doctrine of ripeness — in other words, whether or not a dispute has developed enough for the court to hear it.

Fed lifts rates for first time in three years as inflation persists

Longer-term interest rates, such as mortgages, have largely priced in this latest increase and are not expected to have much of a reaction to the news.