Feds Boost Mass. Conforming Loan Limit to $832K
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as it takes into account rising housing prices.
Credit Scores Help Insurance Premiums, Not Just Mortgage Rates
The key to obtaining a lower mortgage rate is a good credit score. But new research has also found a direct link between credit scores and insurance premiums.
How to Win the Listing in Today’s Highly Competitive Real Estate Environment
You walk into a listing appointment, really connect with the sellers and nail your listing presentation. Then they say they’ll get back to you. What do you do next?
The Gossip Report: Nov. 28, 2025
A modernist gem takes the fourth spot in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts.
Delistings on Rise in Greater Boston
Sellers are pulling their listings off the market in Greater Boston at a faster rate than last year, according to a new analysis by economists at brokerage Redfin.
Price Cuts On Rise In New England
Price cuts are on the rise throughout the nation, according to a new report from listings portal Zillow, and Massachusetts isn’t being spared.
Massachusetts’ ADU Revolution Won’t Be Complete Without More Reforms
Nine months into the statewide legalization of...
Bargains Elusive for Gateway Cities Homebuyers
Areas of Greater Boston once considered bargains have seen some of the sharpest home-price appreciation over the last 10 years, leaving first-time buyers struggling.
Boston’s Next Wave of Buyers: From Global Investors to Local Tech Founders
International capital is flowing back into Boston’s high-end real estate while local entrepreneurs are competing for the same premium properties.
Many Homebuilders Are Overextended
Signs suggest many large homebuilders, and even their smaller brethren, have gotten too far out over their skis.
Local Luxury Home Prices Surge in October
As luxury home prices surged across the nation, even greater price appreciation was seen in Greater Boston.
The Gossip Report: Nov. 21, 2025
A modernist gem takes the fourth spot in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts.
ADU Construction Still Struggling in Massachusetts
ADUs may be legal to build statewide in Massachusetts, but a new study from the Pioneer Institute shows we’re building them at a fraction of the pace of cities in California and Washington.
MAR Membership Drops After Commission Settlement
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors saw a modest decline in membership this year. But is it the commission lawsuits, or something else?
Statewide Condo Market Snaps Losing Streak
After struggling for much of the year, the Massachusetts condominium market spent October hitting its first month of year-on-year price growth since April.
Not All Boston Area Homes Holding Value
While homes are losing their values at a recent high, homes in the Boston area are retaining their value better than their counterparts.
NAR Settlement Impact Not Felt in New England, So Far
Nearly a year after the biggest national commission settlement was approved, buyer agent commissions haven’t budged much. For real estate leaders in Massachusetts, that’s just fine.
Real Estate Agents Balk at Negotiating Fees
Homebuyers looking to pay their agents directly have found little success, according to a new consumer group study. That’s not what was supposed to happen.
‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Increase in Boston Area
The hidden costs of homeownership are on the rise and Greater Boston has some of the highest costs in the nation.
The Gossip Report: Nov. 14, 2025
The fourth home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts is part of a complex historic preservation project that included rescuing a famous architect’s home.
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