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Needham Bank funds Day Square development

A 162,296 square foot East Boston development received financing from Needham Bank.

Pending home sales post surprise gain in February but remain sluggish

The National Association of REALTORS’® Pending Home Sales Index rose 2% month over month in February, topping an expected 0.9% gain. 

2024 saw record-high Hispanic homeownership — despite a declining annual rate

Hispanic homeownership reached a record high of 9.8 million in 2024, marking the largest annual increase among any racial or ethnic group for the second year in a row, according to new data from NAHREP.

Plans revealed for first phase of Simmons dorms redevelopment

Documents recently filed with the city of Boston reveal plans to redevelop Simmons University’s dorm buildings, with phase one of construction creating up to 1.7 million square feet of new residential buildings, laboratory and medical facilities, retail spaces and offices.

Construction begins on Truro multifamily development

Delphi Construction has broken ground for a new multifamily project in Truro funded by the Truro Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development.

New South Coast Rail creates opportunities for commuters and homebuyers

A new rail line will provide unprecedented access to downtown Boston, facilitating simpler commutes and travel for Bay Staters who live southeast of the city and unlocking new opportunities for buyers in the Boston home market.

NAR keeps Clear Cooperation but adds delayed-marketing option

The new policy allows sellers to put off marketing their properties for a period of time to be determined by their local MLSs. 

Land ho! A ‘boathouse’ on solid ground in Sarasota

This property is actually two properties: a landlocked “boathouse,” plus its own personal lighthouse.

What Mayor Wu’s State of the City Address means for real estate

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu delivered the State of the City Address on March 19. Here are some of the policies she addressed that could affect the city’s real estate market.

Boston home sales rise year over year in February

Nationally, home sales were down 2.6% year over year and up 8.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

What you need to know about Boston’s Co-Purchasing Pilot Program

A new effort from the mayor’s office encourages households to co-purchase multi-unit properties to attain homeownership in Boston’s expensive market.

Homebuyers motivated nationwide

Indicators of homebuying demand and activity are on the rise nationwide, according to a new report from Redfin.

Massachusetts single-family home, condo sales and prices post annual gains in February

Sales of Massachusetts single-family homes and condominiums posted decent year-over-year gains in February, according to The Warren Group’s most recent market report.

NAR: Existing-home sales rise in February; market ‘flashing encouraging signs’

The median existing-home price was also on the upswing last month, providing homeowners a bit of refuge as the stock market undergoes a correction, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in the monthly report. 

Boston resident discovers his Roslindale home is but half of its former self

A Roslindale resident was recently shocked to discover that his home is missing its other half.

Boston homes selling quicker than those nationwide

Homes in Boston sell more quickly than homes in other metro areas, according to research by Clever Real Estate.

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