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Greater Boston Real Estate Board Foundation to award $600,000 in scholarships

This year the fund will grant more than 70 scholarships to Boston-area students.

Great location — adjacent to Jurassic Park

Your dream home is ready for excavation in Cleveland, Ohio. With large dinosaur statues playing out prehistoric scenes, this three-bedroom colonial is like no other home on the market.

Chinatown parcel to be developed into 100 units of affordable housing

A Boston Planning & Development Agency-owned piece of land in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood will soon be home to 100 units of affordable housing and a new Boston Public Library branch.

Half of Americans are brought to tears while buying a home

A new Zillow survey revealed that 50% of Americans cry while buying a home, with Gen Z and millennial buyers far more likely to shed tears at least once during their home-buying journey.

Boston home prices show no signs of slowing in March S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index 

Nationally, the index posted its highest annual increase ever.

Pending-home sales fall to 10-year low 

Nevertheless, home prices are expected to continue rising through the end of the year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Boston rents continue to rise

The median asking rent in Boston broke $3,000 in April.

Cape Cod market activity falls as inventory continues to decline

Real estate market activity is declining on Cape Cod as inventory continues to fall and the median sale price rises.

Which Boston suburb has the hottest real estate market?

With suburban home value growth surpassing that of urban homes, the most popular areas appear to be outside the city. Which Boston suburb is the hottest?

Where does Boston land on list of greenest cities?

Boston scored well in several categories. It was No. 3 for public transportation, No. 5 for electric vehicles and No. 9 for emissions.

New residential sales fall in April as home prices, mortgage rates continue to climb 

The rate of new single-family home sales fell 16.6% from March’s revised number, while the median sales price jumped to $450,600 from March’s revised median house price of $435,000. 

Compass joins the Fortune 500

Compass made its debut on the Fortune 500 today, becoming one of the youngest companies to make the list.

High mortgage rates reducing number of eligible buyers in Massachusetts

Boston real estate is feeling the effects as more potential home buyers are adjusting their budgets.

“Unusual” market in April as home sales slow, but listed homes still sell quickly and at high prices

The inventory of unsold homes increased in April, while the median existing-home sales price rose, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Single-family home construction slows for second month in a row as apartment starts jump 

“Builders are responding to higher mortgage rates and are chasing rising rents, with fewer homebuyers and more renters being forced to renew their leases.” — NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun 

Boston named one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Boston has once again been named one of the best places to live in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2022-2023 report

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