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Case-Shiller: Boston home-price growth rises in January

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the eighth month in a row. 

AHSC turns 25

Since its founding, the nonprofit has created over 3,300 units of affordable housing in New England, primarily in Massachusetts.

Zillow: Homes with lifestyle-driven amenities, move-in ready finishes sell for 5.4% more than expected

Homes that feature lifestyle-driven amenities and move-in finishes are selling for as much as 5.4% more than expected, or approximately $19,500 extra, on the typical home, according to a new report from Zillow. 

REMAX settles Batton antitrust lawsuit for $8.5M

The deal follows fellow defendant Keller Williams Realty’s $20 million settlement. 

Boston office building
Boston advances largest office-to-residential conversion yet

Nearly 50 units would be income-restricted, according to project plans. Retail spaces currently located on the ground floor of the building will remain.

24 new brokerages sign on to Zillow Preview

“Zillow Preview was just announced, but the signal from the industry is undeniable,” said Jeremy Wacksman, CEO of Zillow.

Real estate agent Aljani Stanley joins ERA Key

“Working as a Realtor is a natural progression for me, given my work in home and landscape design,” said Aljani Stanley.

Housing and retail to rise on Keystone building site before year’s end

This revitalization has been a long time in the making. The 1860s-era Keystone building housed a furniture store from 1914 to 1981 before being demolished in 2004.

Cambridge Housing Authority appoints Clara Fraden as CEO

Clara Fraden will replace Michael J. Johnston as CEO of the Cambridge Housing Authority, becoming the first woman to hold that position.

Massachusetts Sarkis Team named national winner at Douglas Elliman Ellie Awards

The team also placed No. 1 among other large teams nationally by volume and GCI, beating competitive teams in hot markets like South Florida and New York.

Bedford Towers swingset
Playground, basketball court and mural at Bedford Towers awarded funding

The basketball court will adjoin a mural from local artist Dave Gaudalupe Jr. that “reflect[s] cultural pride, educational themes and intergenerational community spirit.”

REMAX: Boston home sales slide in February

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month. 

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These are the most and least affordable cities for renting in Massachusetts

With monthly rents varying by up to $3,000 for the same sized rental home in different Massachusetts cities, location is everything in the Commonwealth.

Late May is the most profitable time of year to list in Boston

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.

eXp Realty enters listing-preview agreement with Realtor.com, Homes.com, ComeHome.com

The agreement follows REMAX, HomeServices of America, Side, Keller Williams and United Real Estate agreeing to a similar agreement with Zillow.

Jill Johnson
Jill Johnson to serve as ERA Key Branch Director in Whitinsville

ERA Key Realty Services promoted Jill Johnson to the branch director position of the brokerage’s Whitinsville office.

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