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NAR: Staging a home can increase sale price by up to 10%

Homes that are professionally staged not only attract more attention from potential buyers — they also sell faster and for more money, according to data from the National Association of Realtors’® 2025 Profile of Home Staging.  

Vacant multifamily property in Malden to be redeveloped for first-time homebuyers

The condos will feature amenities like energy-efficient appliances, in-unit laundry and basement storage areas.

Keller Williams hires CFO, makes interim COO’s appointment official

New CFO Tim Dieffenbecher previously served with CEO Chris Czarnecki at Broadstone Net Lease and Broadstone Real Estate. 

Cotality: Pace of home-price growth slows in March on economic concerns

Despite the deceleration, the company, formerly known as CoreLogic, expects prices to rise another 4.9% over the next year.

Lupoli Companies breaks ground on large-scale Littleton development

The project, called King Street Crossing, will sit on the former site of the IBM campus.

Breaking into the luxury market starts with crafting a presence

Building a luxury real estate brand starts with a luxurious website, says Malte Kramer, founder and CEO of Luxury Presence.

Peabody launches affordable community in Salem for senior residents

The new age-restricted, affordable housing development will open in late 2025 in Salem’s historic McIntire District.

March’s interest-rate slide prompts jump in pending home sales

The National Association of REALTORS’® Pending Home Sales Index rose 6.9% in March, compared to economists’ expectations of a smaller 1% gain.

Gillette unveils plans for extensive South Boston development

Gillette revealed plans earlier this month to transform the former site of its Southie industrial facility into a waterfront development. The development will include over 1,800 residential units, 3.5 million square feet of office space, retail and restaurant spaces

Private listings: Harbinger of seller choice or threat to market equality?

Compass and NWMLS have been engaged in a months-long back-and-forth regarding private listings and NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy. The latest development? A federal lawsuit.

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.

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