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Texas castle fit for a king

Located on Lake Whitney in Clifton, Texas, this fairytale behemoth is known as Parsons Castle.

New-home sales climb in March in the face of high mortgage rates

The pace of sales rose 7.4% compared to February, topping analyst estimates by a large margin.

Matthew Gardner’s Q1 2025 market insights

Prominent real estate economist Matthew Gardner shares insights on the first quarter of 2025 — including his takes on tariffs, immigration, brokerage acquisitions, mortgage rates and more.

MBA: Mortgage applications fall almost 13% on interest rate surge

The average 30-year mortgage saw its contract interest rate jump to 6.90% from 6.81% the week before, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Spooky 1875 Massachusetts mansion with haunted history

The S.K. Pierce mansion, an alleged hotspot for paranormal activity, hit the market for $1.2 million earlier this month.

The 5 best Boston neighborhoods with affordable rent

The average monthly rent for a Boston apartment hit $3,667 last week, but that doesn’t mean all renters have to pay top dollar to live in Beantown.

Jackson Square revitalization continues with Betty Greene Apartments

Community members celebrated progress in Jackson Square at the grand opening of a new affordable housing development in the neighborhood.

New-home construction drops more than expected in March

The surprisingly large decline in the pace of housing starts comes as builder sentiment remains depressed by tariff worries and high prices. 

eXp Realty challenges other brokerages to adopt new seller advisory form warning of private listings

Parejo added that eXp’s recent decision to adhere to Zillow’s anti-private listing policy is not exclusive to the online portal.

New tool helps homeowners in Massachusetts save on energy costs and upgrade homes

Using the tool, Massachusetts residents can find out whether they qualify for clean energy incentives, rebates and tax credits for upgrades.

Redfin joins the Clear Cooperation fray; won’t publish listings until they’re on the MLS

In a statement, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman also asked MLSs to create a “coming-soon” designation that precludes search sites from showing listing history. 

Six-story development coming to Walpole

Strategic Land Ventures secured 1.9 acres of property to build The Sanctuary on East, a mixed-income development in Walpole.

Former Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino’s Brookline home for sale

Lucchino’s six-bedroom, seven-bathroom Brookline estate sits on a 0.75-acre corner lot and features amenities like a gym, wine cellar, bocce court and heated pool.

Momentum Fund creates new housing in Milton

Once completed, the Residences at East Milton will provide a total of 92 mixed-income rental homes, including 23 affordable rental homes.

Zillow prohibits privately-marketed listings, eXp commits to sharing within 24 hours

eXp Realty was the first brokerage to publicly join Zillow, announcing its commitment to ensuring eXp listings are available on Zillow within 24 hours of marketing to consumers.

New opportunities for local homebuyers through Ives Bank

Ives Bank, formerly Savings Bank of Danbury, will provide financial assistance to homebuyers in the northeast through a partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.

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