Massachusetts’s Spring Housing Bust
The Massachusetts spring housing market was supposed to be buzzing and more affordable this year. The sluggish market we actually got has been anything but that.
Accessory Dwelling Units Can Help Solve Our Housing Shortage – If We Support the Homeowners
Homeowners considering an ADU quickly encounter a thicket of questions. Overwhelmed and without clear answers, many walk away. MHP is going to fix that.
‘Family Feud’ Is Not Just a Game Show
There’s nothing enjoyable when family members are at odds off-screen – especially when it comes to real estate.
The Gossip Report: May 29, 2026
The first home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales may have been sold off-market this time around, but past news coverage shows just how vibrant its interior was under a prior owner.
Boston Luxury Market Softening to Start Year
The Boston luxury home market started the year with a lack of sales activity and a lack of inventory, in a reversal of the larger national trend of a reviving market.
Personnel File – No. 443
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Mortgages ‘Increasingly Out of Reach’ for Hourly, Gig Workers
It’s always been tougher for hourly employees to qualify for a mortgage. But new research shows that people in all kinds of occupations are having a more difficult go of it.
Under Pelton, The Boston Foundation Pushed Housing Fixes
In his five years at the helm of The Boston Foundation, retiring CEO Lee Pelton played a key role in pushing Massachusetts to tackle housing affordability.
The Gossip Report: May 22, 2026
Two Nantucket homes, alike in size and sale price, take the second and third spots in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive residential sales.
Smallest Gap Between Boston Homebuyers, Sellers on Record
With summer and an end to the spring market on the horizon, home sellers and buyers appear to be evenly matched in Greater Boston.
Spring Home-Sales Slowdown Continued in April
After a slow March, Massachusetts home sales continued to have a slow start to the year, new data shows.
New Massachusetts Homes Provide Greatest Savings
Massachusetts homebuyers who purchase newly constructed homes will see the greatest savings compared to the rest of the country, new data shows.
How to Fix a Stale Listing
It can be costly to let a listing linger longer than 60 days. But delisting and price cuts both leave money on the table. Before you do that, try these tips for reviving your listing.
The Gossip Report: May 15, 2026
The second home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales has one feature thoroughly in tune with its location: a separate garage for your golf cart.
WATCH: Boston Brings ADU to City Hall to Build Support – for ADUs
Boston wasn’t covered by the statewide legalization of ADUs last year. But city officials are trying, albeit slowly, to catch up.
Gibson Sotheby’s Buys First NH Brokerage
Gibson Sotheby’s said its purchase of the five-agent Portsmouth brokerage is “a long-term investment” in the New Hampshire market.
Massachusetts Homes Remain Equity-Rich, Data Says
While the number of homes that are “equity-rich” are declining across the country, Massachusetts homeowners have some of the most equity in their homes nationwide, new data says.
Deed Theft a Rising Problem
Deed theft has become a big business for crooks: They slap their names on unsuspecting homeowners’ titles, then proceed to milk the properties dry.
How to Handle Sellers Who Want Too Much for Their Home
Overpricing a listing is the kiss of death these days. How prepared are you to meet these common seller mistakes that will leave their home languishing unsold?
Will More Affordable Market Turn Renters into First-Time Buyers?
Buying a home in Massachusetts right now is the most affordable it’s been in a while. But what sounds like a miracle hides grim news: Homebuying is still out of reach for most renters.
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