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.
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.
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.
Zillow Removed Climate Risk Info from Listings. Massachusetts Could Put It Back
Zillow has removed climate risk scores from its listings nationwide, but Massachusetts homebuyers could get at least one major safeguard from a bill before the state Legislature.
Price Cuts On Rise In New England
Price cuts are on the rise throughout the nation, according to a new report from listings portal Zillow, and Massachusetts isn’t being spared.
Not All Boston Area Homes Holding Value
While homes are losing their values at a recent high, homes in the Boston area are retaining their value better than their counterparts.
‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Increase in Boston Area
The hidden costs of homeownership are on the rise and Greater Boston has some of the highest costs in the nation.
Boston Landlords Forced into Concessions in September
Massachusetts’ rental markets continue to see rent growth, but depending on the location of the units, landlords are being forced to make concessions.
Zillow Expands Renter Credit-Building Service
A new deal with software company Esusu will let Zillow offer renters direct-to-consumer credit reporting.
Boston Among Five Most Valuable Home Markets in Nation
Boston’s housing market saw a $3 billion drop in valuations year-over-year while still being a top market in the country.
Landlords Can Fill Units Faster By Allowing Pets
Pet-friendly rental units in Boston are filled faster than units that don’t allow pets, according to a new analysis by Zillow.
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.
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.
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.
Inventory Growth Leads to Increased Price Cuts
While the residential real estate market has largely been tipped in the favor of home sellers, increased inventory is leading to more price cuts.
Lots of Competition for Homes, Despite Listing Build-Up
Homebuyers in New England will have to deal with some of the most competitive markets in the country, according to a new report from Zillow.
Homeowners’ Climate Risk in Boston Doesn’t Discriminate
While across the nation homeowners of color are more likely to face major climate hazards, in Greater Boston climate risk is largely the same across racial demographics.
Boston Rental Affordability Remains Among Worst in Nation
Renters in Greater Boston continue to have to deal with high prices and require some of the highest incomes in the nation to afford to rent in the Massachusetts capital region.
Redfin Joins Zillow in Not Featuring Delayed Listings
Redfin became the latest big name to support the National Association of Realtors’ updates to its pocket listing policy.
Zillow Will Not Publish Off-MLS Homes
After updates to the National Association of Realtor’s Clear Cooperation policy on pocket listings, Zillow announced that it will not publish homes that are not published on multiple listing services.
