Residential Real Estate
Boston Among Largest Housing Deficits in Nation
Even as Greater Boston sees increases in houses and condominiums for sale, the region has one of the largest housing deficits in the country.
Inventory Increases Putting Pressure on Sellers
With inventory building across New England’s three biggest housing markets, sellers are feeling pressure to cut prices.
40-Year Listing Firm Run Out of Business
Remember the company that was offering homeowners a few thousand dollars in exchange for the right to list their homes any time in the next 40 years?
Mass. Condo Market Shows Signs of Softening Amid ‘Peak Uncertainty’
The Massachusetts condo market appears to be softening. Blame buyers’ economic worries and sellers trying to beat a potential downturn.
The Gossip Report: July 4, 2025
The first home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales is so sumptuous, it even has a built-in apartment for staff.
Home-Flipping Activity Increasing in New England
In Massachusetts, there was a 30 percent quarterly increase in flips, even as flipping activity has taken a downturn nationwide. It shows how unsettled real estate markets are.
Prospective Boston Buyers Need Nearly $80K Raise to Afford Down Payment
Greater Boston homebuyers will likely need a raise if they want to buy a home – even if they’re so-called “move-up” buyers putting 20 percent down.
Mass. Legislature Reaches Agreement Over Apartment Broker Fees
A surprisingly fast state budget deal reached over the weekend includes a provision that’s aimed at banning tenant-paid apartment broker fees.
Personnel File – No. 410
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
More Opportunities in Luxury
A build-up of inventory is reshaping the larger Greater Boston housing market, but things are playing out a little differently in the luxury space.
It’s Not All Bad for Buyers
Now might not be the best time to buy a house. But if you are a member of the must-buy group, fear not: the inventory of houses for sale hasn’t been this large since 2019.
Staying Power for an Experiment in Suburban Living
In a market where teardowns command high prices, enclaves of Modernist homes are hanging on in suburban Boston thanks to midcentury homes’ reputations – and a little help from barriers to new development.
The Gossip Report: June 27, 2025
The second home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales comes with the opportunity to get a new neighbor.
Boston Single-Family Homes Face Minimal Risk of Selling For Loss
Greater Boston has one of the lowest shares of single-family homes at risk of selling for a loss, according to a new report from Redfin.
Fannie, Freddie Ordered to Consider Crypto as Asset When Underwriting Mortgages
The head of the federal government agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants the mortgage giants to consider accepting a homebuyer’s cryptocurrency holdings in their criteria for buying mortgages from banks.
New Healey Climate Bill Requires Flood Disclosures, Speeds Permitting
The $2.9 billion funding-and-policy “Mass Ready Act” bill is built around big infrastructure investments to defend against extreme weather.
Personnel File – No. 409
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
National Price Relief Not Trickling Down to Massachusetts
While homebuyers across the nation are receiving some relief when it comes to the prices of single-family homes, the same can’t be said for Massachusetts.
Taming Accelerating Housing Costs
Producing multifamily housing in the commonwealth continues to be a challenge. One of the obstacles to building the new housing we so desperately need has been a sharp increase in the cost of construction.
Low-Fee Brokers Look Increasingly Appealing
Selling your house doesn’t need to cost as much as most agents charge. How does 1 percent of the selling price grab you? Or a flat fee of around $500?
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