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New construction could mean lower insurance costs

Homes built in 2020 or later cost 10% to 15% less to insure per square foot than homes built between 1980 and 2010.

Quincy apartments built in 2025 sell for $13.5 million

The building features a mix of 24 two-bedroom and six three-bedroom apartments, all of which were occupied at the close of escrow.

Case-Shiller: Boston home-price growth jumps in June

The pace of home-price growth rose nationally but with significant regional differences.

Massachusetts named among 5 best states to live in

Massachusetts’ strong performance in health and education boosted its score.

Boston’s millennials near the homeownership threshold, but a majority are still renting

Between 2018 and 2023, the number of millennial homebuyers in Boston surged 75.7%.

Fannie, Freddie condo-lending changes begin rolling out in earnest

The updated underwriting guidelines have caused consternation among many in the housing industry. 

Independent husband-wife team New Englander Real Estate launches in Boston

The husband-and-wife team has a combined $150 million in sales and experience in the Greater Boston area.

Cape Cod sees jump in closed-home and condo sales

July brought steamy temperatures and an active housing market to the Cape Code region, according to preliminary data released by the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®.

Apartments planned for Emerson Green in Devens

The building will be part of the Emerson Green neighborhood developed by NOW Communities.

Kickflip into this skate compound

Calling all skateboarding enthusiasts! This Austin-area home — known as the River Road Skate Compound — has a huge skate bowl in the backyard.

Are buyers over the ‘dream home’ sales pitch?

Buyers are reportedly looking for homes that reflect how they actually live, not how they could be living.

The United States’ ‘K-shaped’ housing market

Active buyers are looking for more expensive homes, while price-constrained buyers are looking at fewer homes altogether.

UK-based L&G sets sights on Concord for first US ground-up development

The multifamily community will span two buildings and feature 201 units, 25% of which will qualify as affordable under Massachusetts Chapter 40B guidelines.

Lamacchia Realty achieves top market share in multiple Massachusetts markets

Here’s a breakdown of the brokerage’s performance across these markets.

Builder confidence rises in August

The move was an improvement over July, but sentiment still remained in negative territory. 

The Gammons Team of BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate hosts Up Close with Steve Schirripa

Shirripa, most famous for his roles as Bobby Baccalieri on HBO’s The Sopranos, celebrated the release of his children’s book.