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Calling all homebuyers! Cozy up in Boston

Qualities like walkability and the city’s charming academic vibe helped boost Boston to the top.

Massachusetts Homebuyers
Why Massachusetts has more ‘lemon’ homes than other states

Many homebuyers unwittingly purchase homes with underlying issues like roof problems or foundation cracks.

ERA Key adds Abagail George

Abagail George has joined ERA Key at the brokerage’s Billerica office as an agent.

Local Boston agent recognized as NAR Good Neighbor Awards finalist

The award recognizes real estate agents for giving back to their local communities.

With occupancy over 95%, renters compete for Boston apartments

Finding an apartment in Boston proved difficult during this year’s peak rental season, thanks to high demand and limited supply.

Boston-based Denman Group joins eXp

The 26-agent group, founded and led by Todd Denman, is currently on track to exceed $200 million in sales this year.

How the housing market shift is giving buyers the edge

Across reports from Realtor.com, Zillow and Redfin, the data converges on one clear truth: the housing market’s momentum is tilting toward those shopping for homes rather than those selling them.

Massachusetts home inspection law revised, deadline extended

Starting on Oct. 15, home sellers in Massachusetts will no longer be allowed to condition a sale on the waiver or limitation of a home inspection.

New-construction apartments linked to greater fire safety

Multifamily buildings built after 2000 have the best fire safety records in Massachusetts and across the nation, according to a new study from Pew Research.

Ashton Place Apartments in Methuen sells for $7.1M

Located at 11 Ashton Place, the three-unit multifamily property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Lexington is one of 2025’s best small cities

The city ranked first in the nation among other small cities for safety and scored first place for health.

Boston’s best school districts in 2026

Public Schools of Brookline, Weston Public Schools and Lexington Public Schools ranked as Boston’s best school districts.

Case-Shiller: Boston home-price growth jumps in July as national market downshifts to ‘slower gear’ 

The pace of home-price appreciation declined to its weakest pace in 10 years, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. 

Beacon Communities names LeAnn Hanfield Curtin new senior VP

She and her team are already in the process of closing on a mixed-use new construction Somerville development.

Over 550 Massachusetts ADUs approved in first half of 2025

Many Massachusetts homeowners are taking advantage of the recently relaxed restrictions.

Massachusetts homeowners stand to benefit the most from SALT deduction cap increases

Redfin used local tax revenue, home value and income data to determine how much typical homeowners could expect to deduct.

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