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Merrit joins ERA Key’s Chelmsford Office

Russell J. Merritt of Methuen has joined ERA Key Realty Services’ Chelmsford office as a Realtor.

This for-sale New Orleans mansion was owned by Nicolas Cage

In addition to all the local lore, the LaLaurie Mansion features eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. 

Pending home sales regain upward momentum in June

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month. 

Daniel Manginelli to lead in-house coaching for Rate

Rate, formerly known as Guaranteed Rate, has appointed Daniel Manginelli to lead its nationwide sales coaching program: Success Coaching Solutions.

Massachusetts has best school systems in the US

For the third year in a row, Massachusetts has the best school systems in the nation, according to WalletHub’s 2024 States with the Best & Worst School Systems report.

A $2.6 million treehouse in Washington state

Camp out under the stars in style in this two-bedroom, two-bathroom luxury treehouse on Orcas Island in northern Washington.

Two projects to bring hundreds of new residences to Fenway area

Two new development projects will bring more than 400 new housing units to the Fenway area.

Massachusetts city makes Fortune’s Best Places to Live list

Fortune analyzed more than 2,000 cities across 200 data categories, assessing livability, financial health, resources for aging adults, education and wellness.

Housing data still leans in favor of sellers, REALTORS® Confidence Index shows

Just 13% of respondents expect an increase in buyer traffic in the next three months.

Rounds of rate cuts may come sooner than you think, Lawrence Yun predicts

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun expects a pre-election interest rate cut this fall — the first of six to eight rounds.

Massachusetts home, condo prices hit all-time highs

The median sale prices for both single-family homes and condos reached new all-time highs last month, as low inventory continues to drive up prices.

Boston’s Office-to-Residential Conversion Program gets $15M funding boost

A year after it launched, Boston’s Office-to-Residential Conversion Program has been extended, thanks to an influx of money from the state

Massachusetts’ most expensive listing hits the market for $40M

It boasts 1,060 feet of water frontage, a private pier and sandy beach, along with multiple homes for family and guests.

Massachusetts home prices, sales surge in June as listings fall

Closed sales and the median sales price for single-family homes saw month-over-month increases from March to June.

Western Massachusetts town named a best place to live in the U.S.

Money’s 2024 Best Places to Live features 50 communities “built around thoughtful policy, civic engagement and community spirit,” including one right here in the Bay State.

Guaranteed Rate rebrands itself as Rate

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