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Builder confidence remains low in August with dip in sentiment survey

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index slid a point to 32, reflecting ongoing negative sentiment in the homebuilding industry. 

Johns Avenue Apartments to see repairs and updates after $7 million sale

“This was another very competitive marketing process, which resulted in seven offers for the selling family, who had owned the property since 1988,” said Tony Pepdjonovic.

Study calls Massachusetts 2025’s best state to live in

Top rankings, as well as the Commonwealth’s sixth-place finishes in safety and quality of life helped propel it to victory in Wallethub’s 2025 ranking of the best states to live in.

Two-building residential redevelopment underway in Springfield

The community will feature eight studio apartments, 43 one-bedroom units, 10 two-bedroom units and one three-bedroom unit.

Scarcity fuels soaring garage values in Massachusetts

It’s not surprising that two Massachusetts cities have some of the most valuable garages in the nation, according to a new study from Garage.com.

Commissions return to pre-settlement level in Q2

The gain in the average buyer’s agent commission is the third quarterly increase since the National Association of REALTORS® changed its commission rules last August. 

Healey’s Affordable Homes Act one year later

Several initiatives under the Act have contributed to the housing supply.

Thousands of Boston homes now under Harbor Group ownership

The assets total over 2,700 units of housing. Prior to the purchase, Harbor Group International held 978 units in the area.

Massachusetts named the best state to have a baby

By providing a nurturing and safe environment for families, the Bay State empowers parents to welcome a child into the world.

Value for Boston luxury homes surpasses $3 million

In Boston, typical luxury homes, defined as the top 5% most valuable homes in each region, fetched $3,033,002.

Rent control could be on the Massachusetts ballot next year

A coalition of affordable-housing groups filed paperwork to put a rent-control referendum before Massachusetts voters next November. 

Wareham Redevelopment Authority, Pennrose open Swifts Landing in Wareham

The development highlights traditional New England architecture and features a town green and wooded walking paths.

The average Realtor has 12 years of experience — and plans to stay in the industry for at least a few more

NAR’s report — which surveyed nearly 5,000 Realtor members — also found that the typical agent took on 10 transactions in 2024, the same as a year prior.

US home price growth slows in June, signaling shift toward buyer’s market

As the spring homebuying season ended, U.S. home price growth softened significantly, opening the door to improved affordability.

Beverly and Leominster rank among the nation’s hottest ZIP codes in 2025

Massachusetts is home to two of the most in-demand housing markets in the country, according to Realtor.com’s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes report.

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MBA: Mortgage applications rise as mortgage rates slide on weakening U.S. economy

Home-purchase activity remained elevated from 2024, but a cloudy economic outlook has deterred some would-be homebuyers. 

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