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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. 

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. 

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