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Study: Gen Z movers flock to Boston, but not because it’s ‘trendy’

What’s driving the trend? High salaries that ease the financial burden on young movers, said researchers.

Housing trends in 2026: What builders are seeing

Affordability continues to be a challenge in housing, and a new report from the National Association of Home Builders shows how that’s influencing both buyers and builders in 2026. 

Pine Street Apartments trade hands for $4M

The 19 Attleboro units, include one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts across three contiguous buildings.

Amount buyers need to afford typical home falls for 2nd month in a row after 5 years of increases

After five years of worsening, housing affordability has finally started to improve, according to a new Redfin study. 

A $1.2M Chicagoland castle

Complete with towers, turrets and Corinthian columns, the sellers built this Spring Grove, Illinois, property in 2012 and nicknamed it the “castle of love.”

MAR: Sleepy January doesn’t rule out active spring home market in Massachusetts

Activity in Massachusetts’ home market slowed in January, but optimism for a hotter spring market remains high, according to the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS.

Why retiring in Boston makes sense

Increasingly, retirees value safety — both physical and financial. With one of the highest life expectancies in the nation at 80.5 years, Boston offers this and more to the over-65 crowd.

Pending home sales slip slightly in January despite improved affordability

With mortgage rates approaching 6%, 5.5 million additional buyers that could not qualify for a mortgage one year ago would qualify at today’s lower rates, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Hamilton Company seeks rezoning to build apartments on Somerville’s Union Square

To move forward, the proposed project would require approval from Somerville’s City Council and Planning Board.

Mesirow buys ‘trophy’ Cambridge residential high-rise

Built in 2015 as part of the Cambridge Crossing mixed-use district, Twenty20 features 355 apartments in a 20-floor tower.

Report: Builders cutting prices faster than homeowners for first time

In a rare housing market shift, newly built homes saw price reductions more frequently than existing homes in late 2025 for the first time in recent history, according to a new report from Realtor.com.  

Hudson Valley Property Group enters Massachusetts market with Boston Bay and Hope Bay acquisitions

The deal marks the New York-based company’s first foray into the Massachusetts market.

What home buyers want in 2026

As the housing market continues to adjust, design and community strategy have become drivers of buyer preference, according to Jenni Nichols, vice president of design at John Burns Research and Consulting.

Boston might be the setting for your next ‘meet cute’

Tiring of the detached and shallow world of online romance, many members of Gen Z are disillusioned with dating apps, instead dreaming of a quirky “meet cute” encounter straight out of a rom-com.

Boston home values climb to $713K in January despite sales slowdown

A blizzard-ridden January brought more than just snow to Boston.

Corcoran Property Advisors opens first Cape Cod office in Osterville

The new location joins the brokerage’s flagship Newbury Street location in Boston and Cohasset office on the South Shore.

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