New listings for single-family homes and condominiums increased for the first time in three months in September.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.44%. 

Azora Exan purchased 149 Newbury St., one of the newest properties in the city, from L3 Capital.

The 62-unit apartment building is located behind the museum’s new wing on two properties at 14 Palace Road and 11 Tetlow St. 

Multifamily starts, meanwhile, declined, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said.    

Work is set to begin on the first of five phases to redevelop the Boston Housing Authority’s Faneuil Gardens public housing development in Brighton.

October’s increase comes as inflation slows and mortgage rates decline. 

Meanwhile, single-family home and condo sales were down from last year. 

At the same time, the median-sales price declined from August, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report. 

While nationally prices fell in September, the hottest markets had moderate price growth of 3.6% or more due to high demand and limited inventory, according to the report.

The Boston Planning Department approved the projects, which will bring a mix of homeownership and affordable rental units.

Lynn Walsh has returned to Coldwell Banker Realty’s Lemonister office. 

Medford officials are soliciting bids for the redevelopment of three city-owned lots in Medford Square. 

A grand opening ceremony was held for the eight-story Amazya building, bringing the first 475 residential units to the project.

Kristen Keegan, co-owner of Silver Key Homes at LAER Realty, has been named Realtor of the Year by the Massachusetts Association of  REALTORS® (MAR).

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