Luxury Market Outpaces the Field
The luxury housing market ain’t what it used to be, in more ways than one. Four different analyses show what’s happening.
The Gossip Report: July 17, 2026
Two homes in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive residential sales are both on Nantucket, and are both the same size, but one sold for almost triple the price of the other.
Boston-Area Still Short 147K Homes, Even as Deficit Shrinks
Boston actually saw its housing deficit decline, according to a new estimate from the listings portal Zillow. But the gap between demand and supply is still huge.
Personnel File – No. 450
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Is It Still Happening in ‘the Woo?’
Worcester County’s housing market used to be the darling of the Massachusetts real estate. But the same slowdown that’s restraining the Boston-area market seems to be dragging “the Woo” down, too.
Boston’s Last Call for New Luxury Product
Nearing completion on Fan Pier, the One Harbor Shore condominium tower touts “the final opportunity to own a piece of Boston’s premier waterfront” to prospective buyers. It’s not wrong.
The Housing Crisis Is an Economic Crisis on the Cape and Islands. The Legislature Needs to Act
Combined, we have more than 60 years of real estate experience on Martha’s Vineyard. We strongly believe a modest regional transfer fee wouldn’t hurt the market.
How to Resolve Issues in a Homebuyer’s Credit Report
When you file a complaint with the CFPB disputing something on your credit record, you expect some relief. But you might not always get it.
The Gossip Report: July 10, 2026
It’s not often you come across a gut renovation in Boston that works so hard to charm you, like the fourth house in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales.
Boston Rate-Lock Volume Jumps in June
An extra pulse of hopeful Boston-area homebuyers moved to lock in mortgage rates last month before going house-hunting, new data shows.
Why Does Mass. Still Buy Homes?
A third of Massachusetts homeowners skipped a bill to pay their mortgage in the last 12 months. And for many, affording a home purchase is harder than ever. So why do so many people here still want one?
NH’s Luxury Housing Market Is Back
The luxury home market is making a small comeback in New Hampshire after a year-long lull in sales.
Price Gap Between New, Existing Homes Narrows
The price gap between new and existing houses has been falling in recent years, but buyers are still likely to pay 15 percent more for new construction.
The Fixed-Rate Mortgage Myth Agents Need to Stop Spreading
Soaring insurance rates and property tax increases due to appreciating prices not only stretch a borrower’s budget, but could even lead to foreclosure for more people than you’d think.
The Gossip Report: July 2, 2026
The first two homes in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales show how much difference a half-mile can make, even in one of the state’s most expensive neighborhoods.
Boston Luxury Market Pricing Outperforming Non-Luxury Homes
Luxury homes are seeing prices increase at a greater rate than non-luxury homes across the country, according to a new report from Redfin. The Boston luxury market is showing similar trends.
Boston Homeowners Still Seeking Move Elsewhere
A net 11,743 Massachusetts residents were looking to leave the state in the first quarter of 2026, according to an estimate based on home-search traffic on listings portal Redfin.
Cementing Sales Through Celebrity Connections
Michael Carucci has $160 million worth of residential real estate listings queued up to sell in his new role with Serhant, the New York City luxury brokerage made famous by Netflix that’s expanding in Boston.
These Amenities May Find a Home
Concierge-like services that ease the demands of everyday life will allow homeowners to tend to other priorities.
Lack of Inventory Giving Sellers Advantage in Mass.
The pace of home sales may be slower in Massachusetts this year, but sellers still hold the upper hand, observers say.
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