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Guaranteed Rate rebrands itself as Rate

The new name conveys a “concise, modern identity,” the company said.

Boston among nation’s most walkable cities

Boston is among the nation’s most walkable cities, according to a new USA Today’s 10 Best Walkable Cities for Tourists in the U.S. report.

Boston’s first LGBTQ senior housing community opens in Hyde Park

The Pryde is the state’s first LGBTQ-affirming, income-restricted housing community for seniors.

Boston’s new planning department officially up and running

Mayor Michelle Wu announced the return of planning as a core function of city government in April.

Developer inks Massport deal to build housing at former Boston Edison power plant

A developer has received the approval it needed from Massport to build a housing development at the former Boston Edison Power Station on Summer Street in South Boston. 

Boston Housing Scorecard: June home sales, inventory, housing starts rise

Meanwhile, unemployment rates fell, while days on market ticked up slightly last month.

Boston ranks among top U.S. cities for luxury home rentals

Boston has one of the highest shares of luxury and ultra-luxury homes for rent among the 100 largest cities in the U.S.

RE/MAX: Greater Boston homes among top in nation for closing above list price

Boston ranked among the top cities in the U.S. for homes closing above list price in May, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report.

All aboard this old-fashioned railroad depot!

A well-maintained piece of Colorado history is on the market: the Pitkin Railroad Depot. It’s listed on Special Finds for $599,000.

This Texas home floats on water

This glass home is — basically — levitating over a Texas pond.

A down payment of just 20% may be a thing of the past, Zillow says

Buying a home in Boston? Here’s the down payment you need to afford it.

Massachusetts named one of the 10 safest states in America

A new report says Massachusetts is one of the safest states in the nation. 

Greater Boston Real Estate Board launches next phase of campaign against transfer taxes

GBREB launches phase two of its efforts urging voters to contact their state senators in opposition to “damaging economic policies such as transfer taxes and focus on prioritizing real housing solutions.”

Allston multi-family housing project to bring more than 300 residences to area

A new, 16-story multi-family housing development will be built on an underused industrial site on Pratt Street.

Concannon joins ERA Key’s Whitinsville Office

Catherine R. Concannon of Webster has joined ERA Key Realty Services Whitinsville office as a Realtor. 

Massachusetts home, condo sales increase for second straight month

The increase in sales comes as median prices reached new highs in May.

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