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Former South Boston convent to become senior housing

The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved the project to convert the former St. Augustine Parish convent into housing.

Former WBZ site to become housing, office space

The Soldiers Field Road property will soon become housing, office, and research and development space.

NAR: Existing-home sales dip 1.5% in December

House prices, however, continued to rise, marking the 130th consecutive month for price gains, the longest streak on record, the National Association of REALTORS® said.   

Home prices increase as falling mortgage rates attract buyers

More buyers have entered the market in the past four weeks as mortgage rates fell.

Single-family starts, builder confidence rise

The increase in builder confidence breaks a string of 12 straight monthly declines in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. 

Massachusetts housing market shows signs of recovery

Lack of inventory is slowing market activity, despite signs of change

NAR tips to comply with the Fair Housing Act

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.

New residential housing proposed for Dorchester site

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

Boston ranks 34th on Zillow’s 2023 hottest housing markets list

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.

SP200 ranks the most-powerful people in residential real estate in 2023

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

Massachusetts named top state to raise a family

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.”

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. cuts workforce, ends iBuyer operation

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

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Gov. Maura Healey pledges to boost housing in inaugural address

Incoming governor promises to make housing more affordable, boost production

The Procopio Companies Wilmington multifamily development opens to residents

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

Buyer concessions make a comeback in the fourth quarter

Boston had the second-lowest share of concessions.

America’s Most Trusted® study: Which homebuilders topped the list for 2023?

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

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