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Anywhere Real Estate, Keller Williams and RE/MAX commissions settlements receive final court approval

Other settlements are still awaiting final approval, including the $418 million settlement with NAR.

Nearly half of all adults would buy their childhood home if they could afford it

Zillow attributes this trend to a growing sense of nostalgia for easier times.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun optimistic about real estate industry this year and beyond

Yun expects existing home sales to show gains in 2024, 2025 and eight of the next 10 years.

Healey-Driscoll administration launches campaign to address housing affordability in Massachusetts

The statewide initiative aims to raise awareness about reducing housing expenses throughout Massachusetts while emphasizing housing’s impact on everyday life. 

Tom Brady’s former condo hits the market for $8.5 million

The 314 Commonwealth Ave. property is located in the historic Burrage Mansion, one of the most prestigious addresses in Boston’s Back Bay.

Changes to MLS from NAR settlement to take effect Aug. 17

NAR previously said the changes were expected to start in mid-July.

Charitable giving increased among Realtors last year

The typical amount donated annually was $1,000, up from $800 in 2022.

Massachusetts areas make best beach towns on the East Coast list

Three Bay State areas have been named to Condé Nast’s list of 14 Best Beach Towns on the East Coast, and it comes as no surprise.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Spring market sees builder confidence rise

Meanwhile, days on market fell in April, as both housing starts and home sale slowed

A castle in suburban Illinois for $1.75 million

A six-acre castle estate blends medieval and modern elements — and it’s for sale in Barrington for $1.75 million.

Three Massachusetts cities make nation’s hottest markets list

Three Massachusetts cities – Boston, Worcester and Springfield – were named among the top 20 hottest markets in the U.S., with two of them ranking in the top five.

An orange work of art in Palm Springs

This vibrant, orange stucco home in Palm Springs is even more colorful on the inside.

Warren Buffett’s HomeServices of America settles compensation lawsuit for $250 million

HomeServices of America is the last defendant to settle in the case.

Boston tops list of markets with fewest home listings

Boston has the fewest home listings nationally, in a market steeped with competition driven by low inventory.

@properties and Christie’s International Real Estate opt to settle broker-commission lawsuits

At World Properties LLC, the Chicago-based company that owns @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate, has agreed to settle all claims brought by sellers relating to broker commissions.

CoStar Group acquires 3D capture company Matterport

CoStar Group Inc., a global real estate information marketplace, will acquire Matterport, which pioneered the development of “digital twins”: the 3D capture method which can deliver photorealistic, virtual home tours.

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