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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. 

Hard day at work? It’s easy to relax in Boston, study reveals

“Boston offers one of the most balanced and fan-friendly sports experiences in the country,” said a spokesperson from The Action Network.

The Builder Coalition holds fellowship kickoff event

The event was held in the Bruce C. Bolling Building in Roxbury but included a bus tour to live development sites in Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan.

US housing market sees rising inventory, slower price growth and more negotiation room

After years of fast-paced home sales, tight inventory and relentless price growth, the U.S. housing market may finally be entering a new chapter.

Baby boomers hold billions in Cape Cod real estate

A new study valued the Cape Cod real estate owned by the 65+ demographic at $34 billion.

Underground living in a Tennessee bunker

The property is listed on Special Finds by India Mesa of Crye-Leike Elite for $750,000.

VA Home Loan Reform Act becomes law

The law helps delinquent VA borrowers and allows them to pay buyer-agent commissions when house shopping. 

Marcia Franklin appointed to leadership role at Peabody

In this role, she will lead research initiatives, create policies and enforce property management practices for Peabody’s extensive affordable-housing portfolio.

BXP breaks ground on Lexington’s first MBTA Communities Act housing project

The development also marks the start of a long-term revitalization effort for the Hartwell Avenue corridor.

New homes and apartments approved for Dorchester

An affiliate of JMB Property Development Company will demolish two vacant structures at 29-33 Romsey Street, replacing them with a multi-story apartment building and townhouses.

NAR: Pending home sales decline in June despite inventory increase

Geographically, the only region to post a monthly increase in pending sales was the Northeast, where they rose 2.1%, according to NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index.

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