Real Estate
Boston Appeared on Zillow’s List of Cities with Housing Markets at “Crisis Levels”
Boston is number one at a lot of things. We’re America’s best city for startups, we’re ranked the top town for active living, and we’re consistently awarded the title of […]
A Flower-Inspired Building Has Sprouted in the North End
On your last visit to the North End, perhaps while waiting for a table on Salem Street, you might have noticed a building blossoming. With its petal-shaped […]
Could “21st Century Villages” Help Meet Greater Boston’s Housing Needs?
Every year, the Boston Foundation publishes a Greater Boston Housing Report Card to provide in-depth analysis on the region’s housing production, population demographics, pricing changes, […]
October Home Sales Broke a Record This Year
October turned out to be a better-than-expected month for real estate in Massachusetts. According to a new report from real estate tracking firm the Warren Group, […]
Co-Living Could Be Coming to the South End
A high-end dormitory for adults may soon spring up in the South End. Last week, Newton-based National Development proposed a 14-story “co-living” building to complete the […]
Stayawhile Offers Short-Term Housing in Boston
We live in a world that’s embracing mobility. Global Workplace Analytics reports that regular telecommuting has grown 115 percent in the past decade. Americans are staying […]
Boston Is the Seventh Most Unaffordable Real Estate Market in North America
Out of the 50 most populous cities on this continent, Boston clocks in at the seventh most expensive. That’s according to a new report from […]
You’ll Miss Summer When You See Pier 4’s Roof Decks
The Seaport’s Pier 4 is shaping up to be a waterfront destination. Developer Tishman Speyer just announced the building—which is being constructed where the former […]
Five of the Prettiest Homes That Hit the Market in October
Our On the Market series features extraordinary homes for sale in the region every day. But even among the standouts, there are standouts. Here are five of […]
Massachusetts Home Sales Dropped in September
Here’s another bit of not-so-great news for homebuyers navigating the current seller’s market: single-family home sales in Massachusetts dropped last month. A new report from real […]
There’s an Alarming Housing Shortage on Cape Cod
Wealthy vacationers are sucking the life out of Cape Cod, and it looks like they won’t be stopping anytime soon. Banker & Tradesman reports more and more seasonal […]
Boston Is Now the Fifth Most Expensive City for Renters
When you sign your unreasonably high rent check next month, take solace in the fact that you live in the fifth most expensive city in the […]