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Adam Marchand joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Commonwealth Real Estate

Adam Marchand has joined Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Commonwealth Real Estate as sales manager for the company’s Newton Regional Sales and Marketing Center.

Boston homeowners are spending big money on renovations

Boston ranks in the top 10 cities for home renovation spending.

New mixed-use development to bring 274 new residences to Allston

The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved a new mixed-use development in Allston that will include hundreds of residential units, as well as retail.

Cape Cod home listings surge at pace not seen in years

In April, Cape Cod sellers were listing homes at a rate the market hadn’t seen in years, according to the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS® April 2024 Market Stats Report.

Guaranteed Rate raises more than $1 million for military nonprofits

The money raised will go to nonprofit organizations that support the U.S. military community.

Developer seeks to bring new housing to South Boston

A developer is proposing the construction of a mixed-use, multi-family commercial development which would bring more than 70 housing units to South Boston.

DelRose McShane Team joins Coldwell Banker Realty’s Belmont office

The DelRose McShane Team has joined Coldwell Banker Realty’s Belmont office, bringing its team of eight members to the office.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Housing starts, existing home sales rise in May

Meanwhile, inventory took a dip as it continues to not be able to meet current market demand.

MAR past-president Paul Yorkis receives Fair Housing Champion Award

Yorkis is one of three winners of the National Association of REALTORS® Fair Housing Champion Awards honored during NAR’s Fair Housing Month event, “At What Price? Overcoming Barriers to Homeownership.”

A pyramid in paradise

On Hawaii’s Big Island, in Ocean View, a pyramid bungalow is embedded into the earth. It’s listed for roughly $1.3 million.

Massachusetts April home sales, prices surge, indicating market rebound

Single-family homes saw strong interest and sales activity in April, leading to steady price growth in a month when the majority of properties sold at or above their full asking prices.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index hits all-time high in March; Boston sees 8.7% gain 

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has hit a new record for six of the last 12 months, as demand remains strong in the face of tight inventory.

VA to temporarily lift ban on buyer agent commissions

VA Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corrdion announced that the department would temporarily lift its ban.

New-home sales decline in April 

At the same time, the median price of a new home sold in April declined as well. 

Massachusetts is the smartest state in the nation

A new report has ranked the smartest states across the country, and Massachusetts came out on top.

Historic triangular home on the market in Seattle

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property includes unique features like a floating staircase, a triangular terrace and a number of sculptural elements.

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