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Housing starts climb 4.6% in June despite softening single-family sector

New single-family home construction declined as builders continue to grapple with macroeconomic headwinds. 

Non-compliant MBTA communities given more time to add multi-family zoning

Although legal action has been delayed, communities that missed the July 14 deadline lost eligibility for certain state grant funding opportunities.

Mayor Wu initiates Welcome Home, Boston phase three

Phase three will create 30 homes for first-time middle-income homebuyers in Hyde Park, Roslindale, Dorchester and Roxbury.

The median price for a single-family Boston home just surpassed $1M

Data shows that the median price for single family homes hit $1,003,250 after hovering near the $1 million point since April.

Toll Brothers announces The Pinehills — Broadleaf in Plymouth

Broadleaf offers residents access to tennis courts, a fitness center, championship public golf courses and walking trails.

Realtors Relief Foundation raises $500K for Texas flood aid

“Following the tragic floods in Texas, we at the National Association of REALTORS® and the Realtors Relief Foundation are heartbroken at the lives lost and the communities devastated,” said RRF President Greg Hrabcak.

MBA: Tariff worries starting to show up in mortgage app numbers

Purchase applications slowed to their lowest level since May as economic worries dampened activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Preleasing available at luxury Marlborough community

Vesa features 140 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, plus amenities like an outdoor pool, dog park, fitness center and lounge.

Wellesley, Winchester, Lexington and Needham land on America’s wealthiest suburbs list

Wellesley, Winchester, Lexington and Needham ranked among the nation’s top suburbs based on median household income, home values and other economic indicators.

What’s new on Zillow? 5 features that enhance the home search experience

Zillow has rolled out five new features this summer to make searching for homes easier and more efficient.

NAR’s new Market Statistics Dashboard provides local housing data to members

The National Association of REALTORS® debuted its Market Statistics Dashboard for members, which provides local housing data intended to help clients buy and sell homes.  

Mark Little proposes six-story apartment building near Peabody square

RODE Architects would serve as architect for the project, while 555 Talbot, LLC, a Mark Little Company, is listed as the primary developer.

Greater Boston Real Estate Board hires ‘clear-cut favorite’ Jackie McCarthy

“[M]embers of the real estate industry need a clear, strong voice representing them on Beacon Hill,” said McCarthy in a press release.

Multifamily Mattapan development under review

The development would create shared outdoor spaces like fourth-floor roof decks and play areas, as well as underground parking.

Fannie and Freddie now accept VantageScore 4.0 for mortgage underwriting

The FICO alternative is expected to greatly expand the number of eligible borrowers by allowing rent and utility payments to count toward a credit score. 

Cambridge property worth $3.4M prompts redevelopment buzz

With three floors, a kitchen and three half-bathrooms, the property could easily be redeveloped for residential use.

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