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A solar-powered earth shelter in Oregon

Architectural highlights include the covered “porte cochère” driveway and the glass curtain wall.

REMAX: Boston home sales surge in May

Home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX rose 7.9% month over month and slid 0.5% year over year. 

Massachusetts’ Peabody Properties named a NAHMA top 100 company

The award places the Massachusetts-based company among the largest affordable multifamily property management companies nationwide by unit count.

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MBA: Mortgage applications tick higher despite ‘more hawkish’ Fed tone

The increase was driven by refinancing activity as purchase applications dipped. 

New REMAX program connects agents to golf-focused buyers and sellers

REMAX Golf Lifestyles is a program designed to help agents cater to golf-focused buyers and sellers.

Rent control won’t appear on the ballot in Massachusetts

Throughout its time in the spotlight, the petition drew strong opinions both for and against.

Architecture from Frank Lloyd Wright’s apprentice

The property is part of a five-home collection designed by Robert Oshatz, located within a 90,000-square-foot forest in Portland’s West Hills.

Members of Lamacchia Realty and Steepleview Realty.
Lamacchia Realty expands into Vermont with Steepleview Realty acquisition

The move cemented Lamacchia’s presence across all six New England states.

CHA program to offer soft second mortgages for Cambridge homebuyers

The Cambridge Housing Authority launched the Homeownership Opportunity Program to reduce barriers to homeownership for local households.

75 Dudley St. tops off

The six one-bedroom, five two-bedroom and four three-bedroom condos will be homeownership opportunities, as opposed to rentals.

Your FIFA World Cup ticket could cost 10 days rent in Boston

With demand driving prices skyward, researchers decided to compare FIFA World Cup ticket costs to another expensive commodity — housing.

Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire real estate services firm Fathom Holdings

Bed Bath & Beyond is aiming to be a one-stop shop for home buying, financing and furnishing. 

Report: The first 4 weeks can make or break a home sale

The bidding war market that defined the pandemic years is no longer the norm, and sellers are starting to feel the difference.

NAR: Pending home sales surge in May despite high borrowing costs

The 3.8% month-over-month gain was almost four times what industry observers were expecting. 

Historic rock club Warren Hall converts to mixed-use development

Developers committed to extending affordability for residents and updating infrastructure while maintaining historic appeal.

Judge rejects CoStar’s brief opposing Zillow’s motion in MRED legal battle

A judge has denied an amicus curiae brief filed on June 10 by CoStar Group, which opposed Zillow’s motion in its legal battle between MRED.