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How single-stairway buildings could change Massachusetts’ housing outlook

Pew’s original research found building single-stairway multifamily buildings to be 6% to 13% less expensive than dual-stairway structures of similar size.

Boston energy saver program
Boston residents could save on energy costs through Mayor Wu’s new program

The Boston Energy Saver program offers no-cost consultations for Boston residents and business owners, connecting them with resources like rebates and low-cost financing for energy upgrades.

Massachusetts has the strongest job market in the US

Strong worker protections and job opportunities rocketed Massachusetts to the top spot.

Housing Scorecard: Inventory climbs in Boston

Existing home sales grew and inventory boomed in Boston’s housing market this past month, according to the latest housing scorecard.

Fed cuts rates again

The Federal Reserve trimmed its federal funds rate from 4% to 3.75% as it seeks maximum employment and inflation of 2%. 

Matthew Gardner’s Q3 2025 real estate market insights

How will the government shutdown hit the real estate market? Will big company mergers change the industry landscape? Economist Matthew Gardner is back answering those questions and more in his Q3 2025 Update with Agent Publishing Co-Founder Anne Hartnett.

Genuine lighthouse or off-grid A-frame?

Set on a 4.47-acre lot, the one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode isn’t actually a lighthouse — although it does offer the waterfront views and off-grid appeal of one.

Berkshire Hathaway expands Metrowest presence with Ligia Morales hire

An agent since 2025 with over $13 million in residential sales, Morales attributed her brokerage transition to personal alignment with Berkshire Hathaway’s values.

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HUNT Real Estate Corporation names fourth generation CEO

For four generations, members of the Hunt family have led HUNT, starting with founder Charles Hunt, who established the company in 1911.

GBAR: Fall 2025 is the best time in a decade to buy in Boston

The median price for a single-family home in Greater Boston reached $880,000 in September, up 3.5% from the same month last year, but still nowhere near the $1 million milestone hit earlier in the year.

Former Celtics owner's home.
Former Celtics owner selling Back Bay home for over $10 million

The home was built in 1890 and features four bedrooms, three bathrooms and four half baths.

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Unions back rent control measure in Massachusetts

If approved by voters, the initiative would cap yearly rent increases at 5% or the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower.

ZOM Living to add over 500 homes with large-scale Westford project

The town of Westford approved plans for a multi-family residential project at 37 Powers Road.

Existing-home sales tick 1.5% higher in September

Given the rate of sales, the nation had a 4.6-month housing supply, up from 4.2 months a year prior.

Cambridge is one of America’s best college towns

The city’s prestigious schools helped boost its ranking, placing it in the top five nationwide for academic and economic opportunity.

RE/MAX: Boston home sales rise annually in September

Nationally, home sales in the 52 metro areas surveyed by RE/MAX increased 8.5% year over year for the fourth time in 2025, but declined 4.6% month over month.