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RE/MAX: Boston home sales rise annually in September

Nationally, home sales in the 52 metro areas surveyed by RE/MAX increased 8.5% year over year for the fourth time in 2025, but declined 4.6% month over month.

Zillow: The top home trends for 2026

Tapping into Realtor intel, Zillow analyzed its listing database for keywords that are increasing most in popularity heading into the new year.

An ‘S’-shaped house in Gig Harbor

This S-shaped mansion on Wollochet Bay in Gig Harbor, Washington, slithers along 335 feet of beachfront land.

Marie Chantal Dicardy
Marie Chantal Dicardy joins ERA Key

Dicardy holds an associate’s degree in paralegal studies from Broward College.

Tracey Royal
Coldwell Banker names Chicago agent-development exec Tracey Royal to national role

Royal’s 30 years of industry experience include her stint as vice president of agent development for Coldwell Banker’s Chicago City Region.

MAR: Goldilocks pricing key to buyer interest in Massachusetts market this fall

Heading into the fall season, balanced pricing remains a smart strategy for sellers, according to the association.

Attracting broker talent, building teams and agent legacy plans

Agent Publishing Founder and Publisher Anne Hartnett discusses Brokerage Culture with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s Val Burmester, Rachel Schindler and Dean Jones.

Danielle McCarthy joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

The Franklin resident has been a licensed Realtor since 2017, working in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

The impact of the government shutdown on Massachusetts

Nationwide, the shutdown costs the country $400 million every day. But some states — particularly those with large shares of government employees and contractors — are feeling the brunt of that cost more than others.

New Massachusetts home-inspection law takes effect

By outlawing this practice, the law aims to disincentivize house flippers and help level the playing field for first-time homebuyers in the Bay State’s tight market.

Toll Brothers bringing luxury senior living to Lynnfield with Willis Brook

Located near Sagamore Spring Golf Club, the development features 66 home sites.

Extensive rehab planned for Plumley Village in Worcester

Formerly owned by The Community Builders, Plumley Village offers 430 affordable apartments and a bevy of amenities.

HomeSmart launches rebrand with new logo

HomeSmart’s updated logo retains the brand’s red diamond symbol with a modernized monogram and typeface.

Massachusetts named one of the safest states

The Bay State’s high levels of job security helped secure its high ranking.

Gibson Sotheby’s acquires Advisors Living, adds 200 associates

The firm’s 200 associates operate across 16 offices in New England.

Buffone
Briana Buffone joins ERA Key

“I joined ERA Key because it offers a wonderful sense of community and the training necessary for a new agent to succeed,” Buffone said.

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