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New residential housing proposed for Dorchester site

A developer is proposing the redevelopment of a five-parcel site in Dorchester into residential housing. 

Boston ranks 34th on Zillow’s 2023 hottest housing markets list

Boston made Zillow’s 2023 hottest housing market list, which ranked the hottest markets in the country on expected home value growth, buyer demand and more.

SP200 ranks the most-powerful people in residential real estate in 2023 

HomeServices of America President and CEO Gino Blefari took the top spot on the annual list. 

Massachusetts named top state to raise a family

For the second year in a row, Massachusetts has been named the No. 1 state in the country to raise a family in WalletHub’s list of “2023’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family.”

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. cuts workforce, ends iBuyer operation

The firm’s subsidiaries include Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran Group and Sotheby’s International.

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Gov. Maura Healey pledges to boost housing in inaugural address

Incoming governor promises to make housing more affordable, boost production

The Procopio Companies Wilmington multifamily development opens to residents

Lume is the newest addition to the company’s multifamily portfolio.

Buyer concessions make a comeback in the fourth quarter

Boston had the second-lowest share of concessions.

America’s Most Trusted® study: Which homebuilders topped the list for 2023?

For more than 10 years, Lifestory Research has released its highly anticipated study: America’s Most Trusted®. And the 2023 results are in.

Compass announces third round of layoffs 

The brokerage said its technology team, which was most affected in the previous round of cuts, will not be impacted this time. 

CoreLogic: Annual home-price growth rate slows to 2-year low 

Geographically, the largest home-price increases took place in the Southeast, led by Florida (18%), South Carolina (13.9%) and Georgia (13.6%), CoreLogic reported, citing its November Home Price Insights report.    

Newmark launches single-family rental group  

The move comes despite a slowdown in the single-family rental market. 

Boston home prices fall for first time since 2015

Homes linger on market longer as buyers take their time

Boston Housing Scorecard: Housing starts, inventory are on the rise

Meanwhile, existing home sales are falling as listings stay on the market longer.

Boston Agent’s State of the Market Survey results

See what Boston agents and brokers had to say about the state of the Bay State’s real estate market.

CoreLogic: Mortgage delinquencies are down

Foreclosures continue to rise toward pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from CoreLogic, but mortgage delinquencies are down. This is a positive sign, indicating that foreclosures will likely trend downward soon.

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