Residential Real Estate
Getting Creative with Concessions
Is it still a seller’s market if there’s less than two months of inventory, but sellers are only getting 94 percent of list price? Steve Seaver is grappling with that question as the 2026 president of the Cape Cod Islands Association of Realtors.
Inventory Starting to Grow Heading into Boston Spring Housing Market
As the spring housing market inches closer, inventory of homes for sale is rising faster in Greater Boston than it did last spring.
The Gossip Report: March 6, 2026
The first home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts most expensive home sales is almost a record-setter: It’s the most expensive Beacon Hill home sold since a $28.25 million sale in 2023.
Boston Luxury Home Market Slowed in January Year-on-Year
The Greater Boston luxury home market saw listings and pending sales activity slow down over prior years as 2026 opened.
ADU Financing Seen as Biggest Obstacle to Adding Inventory
Despite the availability of second-mortgage and home equity loans, many homeowners still face budget gaps that keep them from adding an ADU.
Feeling Stressed Out? Increase Your Productivity Simply by Taking a Break
The type of break you choose has a huge impact on how effective you will be with your clients as well as coping with the challenges you face daily in your real estate business.
Why Realtors Want Every Agent to Get Fair Housing Training
Fair housing is not an abstract concept for Realtors. It is a professional obligation and public responsibility. But only a third of licensed agents are Realtors, leaving a big gap in fair housing protections.
The Housing Crisis Is Forcing Americans to Choose Between Affordability and Safety
When housing becomes unaffordable in safer areas, the only available and affordable property is often in riskier locations, like flood- or fire-prone locales.
Massachusetts Boasts Lowest Vacant Foreclosure Rates In Country
Homebuyers in Massachusetts are facing some of the lowest rates of vacant and “zombie” foreclosures in the nation, according to a new report from Attom.
The Gossip Report: Feb. 27, 2026
The fifth home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts has plenty of potential, as an optimist might put it.
Boston Home-Searchers’ Buying Power Jumped by $46K in January
Homebuyers in New England saw their buying power increase last month, partially due to the improving interest rate environment.
Landlords Need Extra Insurance
If you’re an owner-occupier landlord, remember: a traditional homeowner’s insurance policy won’t cut it, alone.
2026: All About Educating the Buyer
As real estate agents get ready for the spring housing market, there’s a lot they need to learn to be ready for their buyers, says Judy Nevarez, the new president of the Realtor Association of the Pioneer Valley.
The Gossip Report: Feb. 20, 2026
The fifth home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts is a veritable Venetian palazzo.
Pioneer Report Calls for Legislation to Unlock More ADUs
A new report from Pioneer Institute argues the state Legislature needs to pass further reforms this year to aid accessory dwelling unit production.
January Sees Sales Slowdown
The winter is always a slow season in New England, but both the condo and single-family housing markets in Massachusetts saw noticeable drops in sales
Remodelers Target Growth from Massachusetts’ Aging Housing Stock
Pennsylvania home remodeling company West Shore Home is targeting the Greater Boston region’s aging housing stock for its latest expansion opportunity.
Expanding Virtual Views of Spaces and Places
Boston PR executive Lisa Nickerson is starting a new chapter, as CEO of real estate tech company Infinityy. The firm promises big enhancements to property listings and AI analysis of what’s driving buyer interest in homes.
Delisted Homes Are Coming Back, with a New Mindset
There’s been a jump in the number of houses hitting the market in recent weeks. A number are homes that had been listed without selling because they were overpriced.
The Gossip Report: Feb. 13, 2026
The fifth home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales hadn’t been on the market since 2006.
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