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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

The upgrades that brought homeowners the most joy in 2024 were primary bedroom suites, kitchens and new roofing.

Homes in the Bay State often sell in under eight days, and bidding wars have become common.

Amid her bid for re-election, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced A Place to Thrive, a two-year anti-displacement action plan designed to remedy housing and development inequities in the city.

Brookline received an A+ for its public schools, an aspect of living in Brookline that contributes to its high family-friendliness ranking.

The deal comes after BVRE secured $1 million in funding from the Boston Acquisition Fund, a public-private revolving loan fund created by Mayor Wu’s administration.

An investigation from the FBI’s Boston office revealed a troubling uptick in scams.

Multifamily developer Wood Partners broke ground on April 1 on a new fully electric community in Bolton. Units may be available as soon as December.