The Gossip Report: Aug. 14, 2026
One of three new houses artfully tucked onto a frying pan-shaped site near downtown Nantucket takes the top spot in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales.
Hilltop Steak House Home Sells For $3.6M
The Lynnfield house built by Hilltop Steak House founders Frank and Irene Giuffrida has sold for $3.65 million, after just one day on the market.
Peabody Named Hottest Market in Country
Peabody has been named the hottest ZIP code in the country. Here’s what local Realtors and brokers think is driving that popularity.
Home Sales ‘Junk Fees’ Rise in Frequency, Amounts
These fees are not new, but a Florida lawsuit against Compass has brought new attention to them. Real estate agents are divided.
The Gossip Report: Aug. 7, 2026
The penthouse in the historic Jordan Mansion on Beacon Hill takes the top spot in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales.
$216K Now Needed to Afford Median Boston Home
A hopeful homebuyer will need to make $216,995 to afford a median-priced home in Greater Boston, according to new data from Redfin.
Seller Pricing Power Remains Strong in Mass.
Massachusetts home sellers are staying firm despite the most balanced market seen in many years, and a national market that favors buyers.
What Does It Cost to Build an ADU in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts homeowners just got a new, low-cost tool to help them figure out how to build an ADU. But even with a plan in place, they still face big cost hurdles.
Most Buyers Up for a Cash Payback
If you purchased a property that was listed on any multiple listing service and paid a commission to a real estate agent, you may be entitled to a cash payment – albeit a small one.
The Gossip Report: July 31, 2026
The first entry in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales made a bit of a splash the last time it was listed, thanks to a transparent elevator.
Luxury Brokerage Adds Ex-Coldwell Banker Realtors
Former Coldwell Banker Realtors Steve and Nicole Connolly are joining MGS Group Real Estate, the latter brokerage announced.
Gibson Sotheby’s Acquires North Shore Brokerage
Boston-based Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty acquired a 40-agent brokerage, significantly expanding its footprint on the North Shore.
Personnel File – No. 451
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
For Brokerages, It’s Taking More Than Checks to Keep Agents
As the number of real estate agents are on the decline – particularly those who work in the business full-time – brokerages are under pressure to keep the agents they have.
Most Mortgage Borrowers Pay Too Much
Even if you shopped for the lowest mortgage rate you could find, you may be paying more than necessary – simply because you didn’t know lower rates existed.
The Gossip Report: July 24, 2026
The first home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive Massachusetts home sales sold for the second-highest price per square foot in Weston since early January.
Boston Saw Nation-Leading Listings Boost in June
New data shows Greater Boston homeowners headed to market in nation-leading numbers in June, even as overall inventory fell statewide.
Massachusetts Launches ADU Feasibility Program
One of the state’s housing finance agencies has a new program designed will help homeowners determine whether building an ADU is right for their property.
UPDATED: June Massachusetts Real Estate Sales
The Massachusetts residential real estate market garnered some momentum last month after a lack of sales in the earlier parts of 2026, new data shows.
Foreclosures Rising in Massachusetts
According to a new report from real estate data company Attom, foreclosures are on the rise in Massachusetts and across the country.
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