Pine Street Inn and The Community Builders (TCB) opened The Lyndia, a housing project on Washington Street in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood that will serve low-income families and those transitioning out of homelessness.

A single Boston parking spot just hit the market for a hefty $750,000.

Single women made up 20% of total homebuyers between 2023 and 2024. That’s compared to just an 8% share for single men.

The pace of new-home construction was higher than economists expected, even as homebuilders expressed concern about the impact of tariffs and supply-side challenges. 

The share of prospective homebuyers in the Northeast who considered at least one climate risk when purchasing their home reached 85% in 2023, Zillow said.

At the same time, Asian and Hispanic homeownership increased as well.

The week’s biggest real estate winner was Redfin, which saw its stock nearly double.

The Boston Zoning Commission voted this week to amend the zoning code for the city’s Bulfinch Triangle District to allow residential development. 

Compass is in “advanced talks” to acquire competitor HomeServices of America, per The Wall Street Journal. But the HomeServices of America CEO says it isn’t true.

The former Brockton Fairgrounds is set to undergo a major transformation. 

Matthew Cenedella replaces John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month after nearly 40 years with the association.

Coldwell Banker Realty has honored real estate agent Cindi Lee McTiernan for her support of local first responders and educators. 

One Massachusetts community has been named the friendliest small town in the U.S.

The acquisition was described as an all-stock transaction.

The city of Boston continues to move ahead on its commitment to increase housing options across the city.

If you have a would-be seller close to getting ready to put their home on the market, now’s the time to prepare.