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Why are more people moving out of Massachusetts?

For the third year in a row, more people are moving out of Massachusetts than in, according to a new report.

What the recent surge in single-family construction means for 2024

The growth in November housing starts was seen across all United States regions, including a notable jump of 16.3% in the South; starts were up 1.4% in the Midwest.

Should it be more difficult to become licensed?

Boston Agent Magazine Survey results: How do agents feel about licensing and training?

2024 market outlook: What needs to happen for a robust year

Three real estate CEOs — Victor Ciardelli, Erik Doersching and Thad Wong — explain what needs to happen in real estate for a robust year.

Revealing the top home shopper search terms of 2023

A Zillow analysis of more than 250 billion online searches shows storage and outdoor amenities to be among the top preferences for American home shoppers in 2023.

Boston’s top five local real estate news stories of 2023

Here’s a look at Boston Agent’s top local news articles of 2023.

Take in the cliffside views from your very own lighthouse

Become the owner of your very own — functioning — lighthouse in the oceanside town of Yachats, Oregon.

Only 4.7% of Boston homes were affordable in 2023

Falling mortgage rates and more inventory could mean an improvement in housing affordability in the new year.

Number of immigrants working in U.S. construction reaches record high

Immigrants working in U.S. construction hit 2.9 million.

Former Foxborough State Hospital to become housing

More than 141 housing units will be made available for those age 55 and older.

Floating Chapel on the Bay

Former Chapel on the Bay is a spiritual oasis transformed into luxury living. It’s listed for $699,000.

Charlestown’s Constitution Inn to become affordable housing

The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved the project at its December meeting.

Arboretum Road redevelopment one step closer to approval

A redevelopment project proposal that would bring a six-story building with 230 apartments to Roslindale’s Arboretum Road is one step closer to approval.

Greater Boston housing prices soften in November

Housing prices in Greater Boston softened last month as annual price appreciation slowed, according to the Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR) November housing report.

Home, condo prices reach new November highs

Meanwhile, sales activity last month fell by double digits from 2022

MAR president hopeful for market improvement in 2024

Low inventory, high interest rates continued to challenge homebuyers in November.

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