Americans are prioritizing sunlight in their home search, with 44% saying they would choose a smaller home with more sunlight over a larger home with less sunlight, according to a Redfin report. 

Affordability remains prohibitive for many prospective Cape Cod and Nantucket residents, according to the study.

Economist Matthew Gardner revisits some predictions for 2026 and looks to the future in this Q1 2026 update.

New listings for single-family homes and condos grew annually by 8.8% and 14.3%, respectively.

As part of the deal, the brokerage will open a new office in Portsmouth — its first outside of Massachusetts.

Zillow has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data and Compass over an April agreement to share Compass’s listings through MRED’s private listing network.

Located at 295 West First St., the six-story project was initially approved by the Boston Planning Department in 2024.

The platform is designed to allow agents to enter listings once without the need to enter them across different MLSs and real estate portals. 

Buyers who qualify could receive $25,000 at 0% interest with deferred repayment terms for a down payment, closing costs, prepaid mortgage insurance or a reduced interest rate.

The median-existing sales price for all housing types rose 0.9% year over year to $417,700, its 34th consecutive increase. 

Brookley Flats will offer 45 affordable homes, including integrated workspace units for artists in Jamaica Plain.

Owned and operated by the Rao family, Page Realty has served Massachusetts for over 60 years.

In response to community feedback, amended plans for Phase B focus on cohesion with the surrounding neighborhood and the addition of public green spaces.

The organization interviewed 600 Greater Boston residents between the ages of 20 to 30, finding that over a quarter were planning an exit — a result they call “distressing.”

Shupin replaces Rachel Heller, who held the CEO position for nearly a decade.

eXp World Holdings has acquired NextHome, which includes more than 500 franchisees across the United States.