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Cape Cod town named one of the best for first-time homebuyers

A new report found that despite cities in New England having higher housing costs, one Cape Cod community is breaking the stereotype. 

Massachusetts town one of the most “Christmassy” in America

A survey of 3,000 families sought to discover which holiday-rich destinations families want to visit most during the holiday season.

Officials break ground on new South End development

Officials have broken ground on a new development that will bring 47 new homes for moderate-income and first-time homebuyers in Boston. 

Boston launches initiative to meet demand for ‘missing middle’ housing

The initiative invites developers to submit proposals to create multi-family housing on city-owned properties in Dorchester and Mattapan.

Jamaica Plain mixed-income rental development opens to residents

Created by the Community Builders and JPNDC, the development adds 100 new homes to the city’s housing.

Two Massachusetts cities named top housing markets for 2024

Two Massachusetts housing markets are set to see significant growth in 2024, according to Realtor.com’s Top Housing Markets for 2024 report.

Deck the halls: Unwrapping 2023’s Christmas decorating stats

With the holidays arriving, 83% of Americans are decorating for the festivities, according to Lombardo Homes. The new-construction company is unwrapping all the stats surrounding Americans’ and their holiday cheer.

Living room renovations: America’s hottest home upgrade trend

The term “living room renovation” was Googled 629,832 times per month. The data indicates that Americans are most interested in updating their living rooms.

Luxury Plymouth apartment community now leasing units

Rowan at the Pinehills welcomes first residents to the 178-apartment home residence.

Cape Cod listings increase in October; market shows signs it’s moving in the right direction

Listings of homes on Cape Cod rose slightly last month, an indication the market is moving in the right direction.

Massachusetts one of the 20 happiest states in America

Massachusetts has been named one of the happiest states in America by HubScore.

Boston identified as a top market for growth in 2024

The Sun Belt is poised for the strongest residential real estate growth in the U.S., according to the 2024 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, released jointly by PwC and the Urban Land Institute every year.

Existing home sales fall 14.6% annually

The only region of the U.S. that didn’t experience an annual decline in existing home sales was the Midwest, where sales were unchanged year over year.

Step into a purple fairytale in Bridgeport, Connecticut

In Bridgeport, Connecticut, the seller transformed this one-of-a-kind, two-family home with her own artwork and renovations.

Massachusetts home, condo prices reach new highs

Median home and condo sale prices reached new highs for October last month, spurred by inventory falling far below historical norms, according to a new Warren Group report. 

Housing shortage hampers buyers, drives up prices

The median sale price of a single-family home is up 12.8% from 2022