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As Redfin and Zillow partner in $100 million rental deal, Redfin lays off 450 employees

In the wake of this news, Redfin also laid off 450 employees.

Cambridge City Council eliminates single-family zoning

Exclusionary zoning has ended in Cambridge after city councilors passed an ordinance that eliminates single-family zoning throughout the city.   

Greater Boston’s office-to-apartment conversions to increase 160%

Greater Boston has 1,167 office-to-apartment conversions on tap for 2025, No. 19 among U.S. metro areas.

Boston named one of the best cities in America for 2025

Time Out magazine has named Boston one of the top cities in America

Massachusetts needs 220,000 more housing units by 2035 to stay competitive, lower costs

A new report from Gov. Maura Healey’s office finds the state needs to increase its housing supply by at least 220,000 units between now and 2035 to stay competitive and lower housing costs. 

NAR’s Lawrence Yun predicts home-sales growth of 9% or more in 2025

Yun expects mortgage rates to drop to 6% by the end of the year.

Housing top priority for mayoral hopeful Josh Kraft

Josh Kraft officially entered the Boston mayor’s race this week, and housing is a key initiative of his campaign.

Who is new HUD secretary, Scott Turner?

Scott Turner, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), was confirmed to the role in a 55-44 vote.

New multi-family housing project approved in Brighton

The 250 Everett St. project will transform what is currently a parking lot and office space into a six-story residential building with 240 units.

Medieval in Maryland

In Silver Spring, Maryland, stands a modern castle. Built in 2004, the property blends luxury features with medieval architecture.

Boston’s new zoning amendment requires net zero carbon for new buildings

New buildings in Boston will be required to achieve net zero carbon emission standards before opening due to a new zoning amendment.

Touchstone Closing announces three new attorneys join firm

Three new attorneys have joined Touchstone Closing, the company announced this week.

Trump tariffs will hurt housing affordability, says NAHB

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods will harm housing affordability in the United States, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said in a statement over the weekend.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Inventory, existing home sales rise in January

Meanwhile, pending home sales and builder confidence were up nationally in January.

Gothic Revival, bayou charm

A designated landmark, this New Orleans structure is a prime example of the South’s famous Gothic Revival architecture.

CoreLogic: U.S. home prices rose 3.4% in November

On a city basis, Chicago posted the highest annual increase among the country’s 20 largest metros, followed by Miami, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. 

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