Community Good Works
Banks took the Trump administration’s cuts to federal food aid programs during the government shutdown as a signal to step up their giving to food pantries: $270,000 alone in direct response to the cuts. See who else gave back.
Cheaper Mass. Towns Bearing the Brunt of Price Run-Ups
As home prices shot into outer space statewide over the last 10 years, much of that growth was happening in Massachusetts’ most affordable communities.
Veterans Struggle to Afford Boston Homes
Veterans who are looking to get a home in Greater Boston, will struggle to afford the cost, according to a new report from Redfin.
Personnel File – No. 426
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
New State Coastal Resilience Plan Proposes Voluntary Buyouts
Massachusetts environmental officials are ripping the band-aid off what was once a third rail: calling on the state to establish a voluntary buyout program for homes at risk of being consumed by rising seas.
Few Changes in Real Estate Agent Fees
The supposedly “earthshaking” legal settlement that was supposed to drive down real estate commissions wasn’t so tumultuous after all.
Mass. Homebuyers Are Gaining Power. Inspection Law Could Boost It
A new state law effectively banning the waiver of home inspections comes after power in the Massachusetts home-sales market spent much of the year ebbing away from sellers.
The Gossip Report: Nov. 7, 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.
MAP: Springfield Saw Most-Single Family Home Sales in September
For the second straight month, Springfield saw the most single-family home sales in all of Massachusetts.
Personnel File – No. 425
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
An Untimely Death Changes Everything
What happens when the person buying your house dies before the closing date? Or when your tenant passes away mid-lease?
Greater Boston Housing Turnover Rate Falls Further
One measure of Massachusetts’ housing affordability crisis: Homeowners in its biggest metro area won’t – or can’t – move.
The Gossip Report: Oct. 31, 2025
Tucked into a cul-de-sac, the fifth home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales doesn’t feel like it’s a 20-minute walk from a subway station.
Massachusetts’ Luxury Markets Buck National Price Trends
Massachusetts is home to some of the most expensive luxury markets in America, according to new reports – and they’re getting more expensive.
New Data Shows How Infrequently Mass. Moves
Massachusetts residents move homes at very low rates thanks to the state’s high housing prices, according to a new analysis.
ERA Key Realty Parent Company Gets New CEO
The parent company of Whittinsville-based ERA Key Realty has a new CEO: its former head of brokerage.
MA Housing Inventory Split By Property Type
Massachusetts’ housing inventory is headed in two different directions according to the latest statistics from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
Personnel File – No. 424
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Months After Legalization, Building ADUs Remains Costly
Accessory dwelling units were legalized statewide almost nine months ago. But don’t think you can just waltz into most Town Halls and pick up your building permit.
How to Save on Selling Expenses
If you think it costs a bundle to buy a house – what with a down payment and all – wait till you learn what it costs to sell one: more than $67,000, on average.
This Week’s Newspaper
