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Mark Willis steps down as CEO and president of Keller Williams, transitions to chief leadership officer

Willis initially served as president from 2002 to 2005 and as CEO from 2005 to 2014. He then resumed the post of CEO in November 2023 and took over as president again in March of last year.

Library redevelopment project could bring affordable housing to Boston’s West End

A project that will convert Boston’s West End Library into affordable housing is now under review by the Boston Planning & Development Agency. 

Boston home sales jump year over year in December 

Nationally, home sales were up 13.3% year over year and 4.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

73% of owners have regrets about their home purchase, survey finds

Those regrets may explain why the survey also found that 59% of respondents said they plan to move in 2025.

Appeals court rules in favor of agents using floor plans to market homes

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of defendant brokerages and agents using floor plans when marketing properties.

Massachusetts home, condominium listings rise in December

Buyer activity remained active over the holiday season.

Governor looks to eliminate renter-paid broker fees

Renter-paid broker fees may be a thing of the past in the Bay State thanks to a new budget proposal from Gov. Maura Healey.

Massachusetts named best state in the country to raise a family

For the fourth consecutive year, Massachusetts has been named the best state in the country to raise a family. 

Boston makes list of 2025 hottest real estate markets

Zillow has released its list of the hottest real estate markets predicted in 2025, and Boston has made the rankings.

99% of local homes are too pricey for the typical Bostonian

In 28 cities across the nation, the typical local family can afford less than 1% of for-sale properties. Among them: Boston.

Boston launches new tools to help residents build accessory dwelling units

The city of Boston has released new tools to assist residents in building accessory dwelling units (or in-law apartments) on their property.

Amy Lessinger resigns as RE/MAX president

After less than a year in the role, Amy Lessinger is exiting her position as president at RE/MAX, effective Jan. 17.

State Supreme Court rules MBTA Communities Act is constitutional, can be enforced 

The state’s Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the MBTA Communities Act is constitutional.

NAHB joins 15 states in lawsuit against HUD to prevent new energy standards

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has joined 15 states in a legal complaint to prevent the adoption of new minimum energy-efficiency standards.

Boston ranks among top 10 high-end buyer markets for 2025

Housing market research company Zonda’s 2025 list focuses on wealth and the high-end market.

New 55+ luxury community coming to Lynnfield

Willis Brook at Lynnfield is located across from the Sagamore Springs Golf Club

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