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Amy Lessinger resigns as RE/MAX president

After less than a year in the role, Amy Lessinger is exiting her position as president at RE/MAX, effective Jan. 17.

State Supreme Court rules MBTA Communities Act is constitutional, can be enforced

The state’s Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the MBTA Communities Act is constitutional.

NAHB joins 15 states in lawsuit against HUD to prevent new energy standards

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has joined 15 states in a legal complaint to prevent the adoption of new minimum energy-efficiency standards.

Boston ranks among top 10 high-end buyer markets for 2025

Housing market research company Zonda’s 2025 list focuses on wealth and the high-end market.

New 55+ luxury community coming to Lynnfield

Willis Brook at Lynnfield is located across from the Sagamore Springs Golf Club

Clear Cooperation: Keep it, ditch it or reform it?

NAR signaled its intent to continue its Clear Cooperation policy, but the debate over the issue has not subsided. Brokerage leaders weigh in.

‘Seeing momentum’: How top real estate executives view the 2025 market

Four real estate titans — Kamini Rangappan Lane of Coldwell Banker Realty; Amy Lessinger of RE/MAX; Mike Miedler of Century 21; and Robert Reffkin of Compass — share their insights on the year ahead.

South Boston Waterfront office building to become housing

The Boston Planning & Development Authority has approved a project that will convert a South Boston Waterfront office building into housing. 

Hold out for this Fold House

This Bentonville, Arkansas home is listed by John Mayer of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey for $3.2 million.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Year-end surge in housing starts, sales and inventory

Nationally, pending home sales and builder confidence also rose in December.

November pending home sales top expectations, hitting highest level since February 2023

In its last reading before the end of the year, the National Association of REALTORS®  Pending Home Sales Index posted its fourth consecutive monthly increase in November. 

Boston’s top five local real estate news stories of 2024

From Boston being named one of the nation’s most walkable cities to Bay State communities making best places to live lists, these are the most-read local news stories of 2024.

Boston Agent’s top 10 national news stories of 2024

2024 was jam packed with big news stories, from the presidential election to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement to the implementation of those new rules. Check out our top 10 most-read stories. 

Cape Cod home, condo sales surge, poised for strong year-end finish

The Cape Cod real estate market is poised for a strong finish to 2024, according to the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®.

New-home sales rise 5.9% month over month in November

The median-sales price slid from $425,600 in October to $402,600 last month. 

Home, condo sales rise across Greater Boston for second straight month

Sales of single-family homes and condos across Greater Boston rose for the second straight month in November as lower mortgage rates and an increase in new listings brought more buyers to the market.

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