Potential buyers want real information about the communities they’re shopping in. And while agents may feel like experts, their answers must always comply with fair housing laws. To help, the National Association of REALTORS® released some advice.

A developer is proposing the redevelopment of a five-parcel site in Dorchester into residential housing. 

Boston made Zillow’s 2023 hottest housing market list, which ranked the hottest markets in the country on expected home value growth, buyer demand and more.

HomeServices of America President and CEO Gino Blefari took the top spot on the annual list. 

For the second year in a row, Massachusetts has been named the No. 1 state in the country to raise a family in WalletHub’s list of “2023’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family.”

The firm’s subsidiaries include Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran Group and Sotheby’s International.

Incoming governor promises to make housing more affordable, boost production

Lume is the newest addition to the company’s multifamily portfolio.

Boston had the second-lowest share of concessions.

For more than 10 years, Lifestory Research has released its highly anticipated study: America’s Most Trusted®. And the 2023 results are in.

The brokerage said its technology team, which was most affected in the previous round of cuts, will not be impacted this time. 

Geographically, the largest home-price increases took place in the Southeast, led by Florida (18%), South Carolina (13.9%) and Georgia (13.6%), CoreLogic reported, citing its November Home Price Insights report.    

The move comes despite a slowdown in the single-family rental market. 

Homes linger on market longer as buyers take their time

Meanwhile, existing home sales are falling as listings stay on the market longer.

See what Boston agents and brokers had to say about the state of the Bay State’s real estate market.