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.
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.
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