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Milton loses state grants over MBTA housing law noncompliance

Milton residents are feeling the heat after voters last week voted against accepting a zoning change that would have added nearly 2,500 housing units in town.

NAR: Existing-home sales rise 3.1% in January 

The median existing-home price for all housing types was $379,100, up 5.1% from $360,800 a year before.       

Massachusetts real estate market sees positive shift

Increases in listing activity and construction completions, along with stabilizing mortgage rates are good news for Bay State buyers and sellers.

Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® partners with AgentEDU

AgentEDU, which provides online real estate training courses, has partnered with The Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR) to empower thousands of Boston-area agents with additional educational resources.

Examining homeownership rates across racial groups

A recent NAR report details the persistent gaps in homeownership rates among racial groups, particularly for Black buyers.

Dorchester’s St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children Gets new housing

The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) has given the greenlight for renovating Dorchester’s St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children to create 122 new residential units.

Three Massachusetts communities make list of top best places to live in the northeast

Three Massachusetts communities made Livability’s Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Northeast list.

Residents file lawsuit to stop Charlestown affordable housing project

A group of Charlestown residents have filed a lawsuit in hopes of stopping the conversion of Charlestown’s Constitution Inn into affordable housing.

Boston named one of the best state capitals to live in for 2024

For the second year in a row, Boston has been named one of the 25 best state capitals to live in by WalletHub.

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty expands, acquires Unlimited Sotheby’s International Realty

The acquisition is part of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s mission to expand its footprint across the Boston area.

NAR: Home prices rise across the country in the fourth quarter of 2023

Single-family home sales prices increased in 189 out of 221 metro areas analyzed, with the median single-family price in the country rising 3.5% year over year to $391,700.

Boston ranks No. 2 in North America for community spirit

Bostonians know all about community spirit, so it comes as no surprise that Beantown took a top spot in a ranking of U.S. cities with the most community spirit. 

HomeServices asks the Supreme Court to review Sitzer-Burnett ruling

Months after being found liable in the now-famous Sitzer-Burnett trial, the Berkshire Hathaway affiliate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling related to the case.

Boston is the third-most popular city for Gen Z

Boston had one of the highest net migrations in the country among Gen Z adults.

Luxury home prices hit all time high; record number cash sales recorded

Redfin points to surge in prices, new luxury listings and a boost in sales as affluent homebuyers and sellers show increased activity.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Housing starts rise as inventory tumbles

Meanwhile, existing home sales dropped as days on market increased.

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