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Lexington named third-best small city to live in in America

For the second year in a row, several cities in Massachusetts made WalletHub’s list of 2024’s Best Small Cities in America.

Kairos Shen named Boston’s new planning chief

Shen will lead the city’s planning department, which Wu established in July to restore planning as a core function of city government.

South Boston’s On the Dot developer brings on new partner, investor

Sterling Bay has joined Boston real estate investment and development company Core Investments in its On the Dot development project.

Massachusetts Colleges excel in U.S. News & World Report rankings

Massachusetts has some of the best colleges and universities in the country, and more than a dozen of them made U.S. News & World Report’s Best National University Rankings list.

Pending home sales snap back in August

The latest reading of the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Index shows a return to month-over-month growth after a decline in July.    

New-home sales dip in August but beat expectations

The 716,000 per-year rate of new-home sales topped the consensus estimate of 700,000. 

Developer changes plans for Herald Street project site

The project was originally approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency in July 2018

Project to bring 236 new housing units, open space to South Boston neighborhood

The Boston Planning Department has approved a new project allowing for the conversion of an industrial site into residential use, bringing 236 housing units and open space to a South Boston neighborhood.

Wellesley among the richest ‘middle class’ towns

In Wellesley, $245,201 is the minimum income to be considered middle class, according to GoBankingRates. The maximum, meanwhile, is $735,602.

Selling prices moderate as sale pace slows across Greater Boston

Despite a summer marked by falling mortgage rates and increased inventory, homebuying activity in Greater Boston has cooled since late spring.

NAR: Home sales dip in August

The 2.5% decline followed a 1.3% increase in July, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Housing affordability in the Bay State rises for second consecutive month

For the second month in a row, housing affordability in the Bay State rose in August, a positive sign for homebuyers.

Massachusetts named top state for public education in 2024

When it comes to public education, Massachusetts is tops. The Bay State ranked No. 1 for the best public education in 2024, according to ConsumerAffairs’ Best States for Public Education in 2024 list. ConsumerAffairs graded each state across five

Fed cuts interest rates for first time in four years

Mortgage rates have been dropping in recent weeks in anticipation of the Fed’s move.

Massachusetts home, condo prices reach new highs in August

Single-family home prices rose 5% from last year to $630,000.

55-plus active-adult community in Plymouth opens

Boasting 44 single-family homes, Owls Nest is located within the Pinehills community at 8 Owls Nest.

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