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NAR updates hate speech, harassment portions of Code of Ethics

The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors has approved changes to the portions of its Code of Ethics that deal with hate speech and harassment during this week’s legislative meetings in Washington, D.C. 

Worcester’s historical 204 Main St. reimagined

Located near the Worcester courthouse, the building has graced the city’s main street for nearly 100 years and is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

STEM jobs driving strong Massachusetts economy

The state boasts the highest share of jobs in high-tech industries and claims the number three spot for highest share of STEM professionals.

Cotality: Home-price gains slow to 13-year low

The Northeast and Midwest remained strong, while Florida, which saw a major runup in prices in recent years, continued to cool. 

Rate named Fortune’s ‘Best Mortgage Lender’ of June 2025

Rate has been named the “Best Mortgage Lender” of June 2025 by Fortune for its “smooth online mortgage experience,” including its innovative digital tools and array of loan options. 

Lamacchia reaches $1 billion in sales for 2025

The independent real estate institution operates under the leadership of Founder and Broker/Owner Anthony Lamacchia.

Massachusetts voters show broad support for new housing, even at the cost of local control

More than one in five voters expressed support for legislation that would permit more types of housing and remove barriers to new home construction, according to a poll from MassINC Polling Group.

New Massachusetts home-inspection law set to take effect

The new rule is part of the Affordable Housing Act signed by Gov. Maura Healey last August. It bars sellers from accepting offers contingent on buyers agreeing to waive inspections.

Douglas Elliman launches Elliman International to expand company’s global reach

Douglas Elliman has launched Elliman International in a move to expand its services to key global markets and serve its agents, clients and developers’ growing international real estate needs. 

Keller Williams and Canva partner to boost agents’ marketing tools

Keller Williams has partnered with Canva, a design platform used to create graphics for social media, presentations and more, to provide KW-affiliated agents with enhanced access to marketing tools to grow their business.

Post Allston to replace vacant post office with mixed-income housing

The new six-story apartment building, to be called Post Allston, will feature ground-floor retail spaces and a new post office. Plans also include the creation of 58 on-site parking spaces.

Will AI make real estate fairer or more biased?

2025 Illinois REALTORS® President Tommy Choi asks if AI is helping us eliminate bias in real estate or reinforcing it in ways we don’t even realize.

Tech that works for agents: 4 REACH startups changing the game

From smarter offers to AI-powered tools and financial freedom — meet the REACH startups reshaping real estate.

Beyond the software: What agents can do to help prevent fraud at closing

Fraud appears in many different forms across various industries, and unfortunately, real estate is no exception.

‘Zombie’ properties disappearing in Massachusetts

These abandoned homes, which sit vacant during the foreclosure process, often become decrepit, lowering local property values and signaling a faltering economy. But in the Bay State, they are rare.

MLS PIN settles, pledges to remove all compensation fields

As an alternative, the company plans to implement an “attestation checkbox” that will appear before sellers post a listing.

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