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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. 

Roxbury’s Drexel Village project to bring income-restricted housing to public land

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has approved a new project that will build income-restricted housing on public land in Roxbury.

Boston is one of the most expensive cities for single-family rentals

Boston is one of the most expensive cities for single-family rents in the nation, according to a new report.

How much did it cost to build a new home in 2024?

What exactly goes into homebuilding costs, and how do those costs translate to profits for builders — and home prices for buyers?

NAR: Existing-home sales rise for third month in a row in December

The median existing-home price for all housing types in December rose 6% from its year-ago level.    

Home prices rose in all major cities in 2024, including Boston

For the first time in two years, home prices are on the rise in every major metro and Boston is one of them, according to a new Redfin report. 

Mark Willis steps down as CEO and president of Keller Williams, transitions to chief leadership officer

Willis initially served as president from 2002 to 2005 and as CEO from 2005 to 2014. He then resumed the post of CEO in November 2023 and took over as president again in March of last year.

Library redevelopment project could bring affordable housing to Boston’s West End

A project that will convert Boston’s West End Library into affordable housing is now under review by the Boston Planning & Development Agency. 

Boston home sales jump year over year in December

Nationally, home sales were up 13.3% year over year and 4.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

73% of owners have regrets about their home purchase, survey finds

Those regrets may explain why the survey also found that 59% of respondents said they plan to move in 2025.

Appeals court rules in favor of agents using floor plans to market homes

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of defendant brokerages and agents using floor plans when marketing properties.

Massachusetts home, condominium listings rise in December

Buyer activity remained active over the holiday season.

Governor looks to eliminate renter-paid broker fees

Renter-paid broker fees may be a thing of the past in the Bay State thanks to a new budget proposal from Gov. Maura Healey.

Massachusetts named best state in the country to raise a family

For the fourth consecutive year, Massachusetts has been named the best state in the country to raise a family. 

Boston makes list of 2025 hottest real estate markets

Zillow has released its list of the hottest real estate markets predicted in 2025, and Boston has made the rankings.

99% of local homes are too pricey for the typical Bostonian

In 28 cities across the nation, the typical local family can afford less than 1% of for-sale properties. Among them: Boston.

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