Residential Real Estate
Boston-Area Home Prices See Slight Uptick
Greater Boston single-family home prices saw a slight increase in August, according to a new report from Redfin.
Personnel File – No. 458
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored in the Massachusetts real estate and banking industries.
Investor Lending Made Easy
For years, small-time investors could gain the same kind of favorable financing available to buyers who planned to live in their homes. Lately, they’re opting for different types of funding.
Pinnacle Group Jumps from Elliman to Gibson Sotheby’s
The Wellesley-based agent team had switched from an independent brokerage to a team at Douglas Elliman’s Wellesley office in 2023.
Community Good Works
Framingham-based ERA Key Realty agent Nelson Zide donated $10,000 to the Realtors Relief Foundation to support disaster relief work. See who else gave back.
The Gossip Report: Sept. 25, 2026
The fifth entry in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales can boast windows on three sides, despite having a mid-block address.
Why Real Estate Groups Are Driving a Glass House Around Boston
If you saw a glass house driving around Boston this week, it was not advertising the latest trend in architectural design.
More Sellers Offering Concession in Boston Area
Homebuyers are getting concessions from home sellers at an increasing rate in Greater Boston as well as nation-wide, according to brokerage and listings portal Redfin.
Personnel File – No. 457
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
North Shore Houses: Affordable No Longer
The North Shore of Massachusetts used to be an affordable option for Massachusetts homebuyers. But these days, even fixer-uppers can feel out of reach.
In Some Markets, Existing Homes Compete with New-Builds
If you’re selling your house, you’re not only competing with other sellers. You’re also competing with homebuilders and their buyer incentives and now-comparable prices.
The Gossip Report: Sept. 18, 2026
The first and second items in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts should be familiar to regular readers. That’s why you should check out the third home.
As Mortgage Rates Stay High, Renting Stays More Affordable Than Buying in Mass.
Renting in the Boston area remained far less expensive than purchasing a home as the fall homebuying season arrived, with high interest rates adding to the gap in monthly payments.
New Data Shows Gen Z and Millennials Still Leaving Boston
Gen Z and Millennial residents are leaving Greater Boston, according to a new report from Redfin, although data says the generations are moving for different reasons.
Personnel File – No. 456
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
The Home Building Business Consolidates Behind Japanese Firms
For shoppers in the new-home market, there are still plenty of floor plans to choose from, but not as many builders.
Community Good Works
J Barret & Company real estate agents rallied their community to collect bins of supplies for students and teachers at two Ipswich elementary schools. See who else gave back.
The Gossip Report: Sept. 11, 2026
The first house in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales could be the biggest sale in state history – but there’s a catch.
Jenny Cote Named MAR Realtor of the Year
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors has named Leominster-based Jenny Cote its 2026 Realtor of the Year.
The Five Mass. Real Estate Stories You Missed in Summer 2026
From rent control to suburban mega-developments, here are the seven biggest stories that happened in Massachusetts real estate in summer 2026 since Memorial Day.
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