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More than 200 new housing units coming to East Boston and Allston

Thirty-two of those units will be designated income-restricted.

Spring market brings challenges for first-time and prospective homebuyers

Boston’s real estate market continues to face impacts of inflation, an uptick in median sale prices and a decrease in listings.

NAR data shows another dip in existing-home sales

Rising interest rates and home prices have taken a toll on would-be homebuyers’ purchasing power, leading to increased inventory and another monthly slowdown in sales. 

Arthur Jemison named Boston’s new planning chief

Devin Quirk was named deputy chief of operations and organizational transformation

Overall new-home construction rises in March despite slowdown in single-family

Single-family home starts declined compared to February, while new apartment construction was up, according to government statistics.

HUD releases first Equity Action Plan

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released its first Equity Action Plan, with the goal of narrowing the racial homeownership gap.

Builder confidence falls again as housing market faces ‘inflection point’

Builder sentiment has taken a hit from an unexpectedly sharp increase in mortgage rates and continued disruptions in the supply chain, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ monthly survey. 

Wilmington multifamily construction project hits a milestone

A new multifamily development under construction in Wilmington hit a milestone as it topped off its vertical structure.

Investor homebuying stalled dramatically in Q4 2021: a CoreLogic analysis

Investor activity showed early signs of slowing during Q4 of 2021, down from the historic highs seen in the second and third quarter, CoreLogic’s latest analysis reveals.

When’s the best time to sell a home in Boston?

If you’re planning to sell your home this spring, get moving.

Is the pandemic-driven second home buying boom over?

Report finds buyers are backing off from buying second homes, but what’s causing the turnaround?

Rocket Cos. top-ranked real estate company in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For

Altogether, eight companies well known to members of the residential real estate community were included in the annual list. 

Boston receives Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize acclaim

Boston is the only U.S. city to receive this international recognition.

NAR files SCOTUS brief on floorplan copyright case

The National Association of REALTORS® has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging a recent ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

How much space does $1,500 get you in Boston?

Our expectations and desires have shifted, with renters searching for more space — often at a higher price tag. And, according to a new study from RentCafe, that’s especially tough in Boston.

Residential Real Estate Council to provide MoxiWorks HR tools through Broker Solutions

The tools include MoxiEngage, a CRM specifically designed for real estate agents; MoxiPresent, a comparative market-analysis presentation tool; and MoxiHub, a brokerage intranet. 

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