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How much space does $400K get Boston homebuyers?

A $400,000 budget might cover enough square footage to buy a studio apartment in Boston, but finding single-family properties at this price point may prove difficult.

This law would mandate more training for real estate agents in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Senate passed S.2947, an act that seeks to tackle a problem in the Commonwealth — housing discrimination.

eXp Realty launches new homes division

eXp Realty has launched its New Homes division, which is designed to give agents a competitive edge in the new construction market, from boutique urban builds to large-scale master-planned communities. 

MLS, local Realtor associations counts continue to decline in 2025

The number of multiple listing services and local Realtor associations across the country declined again in 2025, as consolidation continues to reshape the industry, according to the 2026 Organized Real Estate Indices from T3 Sixty’s Real Estate Almanac. 

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MassDevelopment hires Sandi Wolchansky Silk as real estate executive vice president

She most recently worked at MURAL Real Estate Partners in New York.

Boston’s apartment market goes micro

Over 48% of studio and one-bedroom listings in the city measure under 500 square feet.

Report: Gen Z adults lead among 2026 movers

Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield. 

What it’s like living in the most educated state in the nation

On a deeper level, living in the Commonwealth’s ‘wicked smart’ environment means stability and quality of life, say experts.

Touchstone Closing partners with Accurate Title

Touchstone CEO Jack O’Donohue will assume the CEO position at Accurate Title, but beyond this, Touchstone does not intend to shake up staffing or operations.

Reserved Channel Development adds hundreds more residential units in updated plan

Developers acquired the 42-acre site in 2019 and plan to transform some of the former industrial and lab buildings into a mixed-use waterfront district.

Compass strikes deal with Redfin, ‘coming soon’ listings to receive priority placement

The decision reverses Redfin’s former stance that it would stand with Zillow and refuse to share listings unless they were publicly available on all listing sites.

Existing-home sales decrease 8.4% in January

Existing-home sales decreased by 8.4% in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Existing-Home Sales Report.

Geodome secluded in the woods

The geodesic dome is listed by Sheneur Menaker and Zev Eisenberg of Hudson Modern for $499,000.

Want more real estate leads from LinkedIn? Here’s how AI can make it happen

If you think the LinkedIn algorithm is working against you, you’re asking the wrong question. The issue isn’t frequency. It’s a strategy.

Mortgage rates dip below 6% for first time in 3 years

The rate passed the important psychological boundary just as the spring buying season is set to begin, Freddie Mac said. 

NAR launches Influencer Program

The Influencer Program replaces NAR’s former Surrogate Program.

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