Residential Real Estate
New Listings Decline in January Across Mass.
A contraction in the number of homes on the market that stared in December seems to have continued into January, and that could mean a less optimistic spring market if it continues.
State Senate Seeks Harsher Penalties for Rental Discrimination
A Massachusetts Senate bill is looking to increase enforcement of the state’s housing discrimination legislation, with support from the state’s two biggest Realtor trade groups.
How to Spot Moving Troubles
America used to be a nation of nomads. What hasn’t changed, however, is that people who do choose to move still need help with the heavy stuff.
The Gossip Report: Feb. 6, 2026
The third home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales has a direct link to one of the state’s most consequential governors.
Healey Says 1.2K ADUs Permitted in Law’s First Year
Massachusetts towns and cities received applications for 1,639 ADUs in total, split 53-47 in favor of “attached” ADUs carved out of existing buildings.
Serhant Nabs Carucci, Khoury for Boston Launch
One of the Boston area’s biggest names in luxury real estate has signed with Serhant, the brokerage featured in Netflix’s “Owning Manhattan” show, as it expands into Boston.
Boston Luxury Home Market Ends Year Sluggish
Greater Boston saw a drop in pending high-end home sales, homes sold and new listings as 2025 came to a close.
Nearly Half of Boston Homes Sold For Below Original Price in 2025
A new report says half of Boston-area homes sold below the original listing price in 2025, suggesting buyers could get a noticeable discount this spring.
Will Mass. Condo Market Start to Heal in 2026?
The Massachusetts condo market saw a big jump in buyer activity in 2025, and 2026 could see continued opportunities for buyers, real estate agents say.
The Gossip Report: Jan. 30, 2026
The fifth home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales is a good match for a gearhead.
Cape Cod Residential Market Slowed Down in 2025
The Cape Cod and Islands housing markets experienced a further cooldown in 2025, new data shows.
Springfield Sees Most Single-Family Sales in 2025
Springfield saw the most single-family transactions among all of the cities and towns in the state in 2025, according to the latest data from The Warren Group.
Boston Named One of Worst Markets to Buy a Home
While interest rates are on the decline and inventory increased to end 2025, the Greater Boston housing market was named one of the worst in the nation.
Homebuyer Cancellations Increasing in Boston
Homebuyer cancellations are creeping upwards in the Boston housing market. It’s a sign of just how much power buyers now have.
Personnel File – No. 432
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Helping Home Sellers Navigate a New Landscape
Kristin Keegan is stepping into the presidency of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors as home sellers lose some of the market power they’ve held for many years.
Do You Have the Right Insurance on Your Home?
Calamity can hit at any time, whether it’s by Mother Nature, a broken pipe inside a wall or some other disaster. But does your insurance match your risks?
The Gossip Report: Jan. 23, 2026
The third home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts started out as a “fishing camp” where local men gathered to fish and drink beer.
South Station Condos Test Ultra-Luxury Market
As the first closings near at the latest entry in Boston’s ultra-luxury condominium market, developers are counting on newcomers to generate a significant portion of sales.
Boston, Statewide Condo Markets End Year Softly
According to the most up-to-date data from The Warren Group, the publisher of Banker & Tradesman, the Massachusetts condominium market ended the year softly.
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