Lamacchia Realty Joins Open Real Estate Initiative
Lamacchia Realty has joined a group of major brokerage brands to share listings amid an escalating legal battle between Compass and multiple listings services.
Personnel File – No. 461
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
The Evolving Homebuying Market of an Aging Mass. Population
As life expectancies climb and home health technology matures, one local ADU builder is banking on integrating this new tech to drive sales.
A Realtor Led by His Faith to Help
Eustace Payne Jr. spent 20 years as a probation officer in Massachusetts before switching to real estate. It drove him to help over 300 men find new paths after prison.
AI Is Changing How Consumers Search. Will Leads Be Able to Find You?
Old-school Google-style search is already being replaced by something called Answer Engine Optimization. And your real estate business could be left behind.
Not All Listings Portals Are Created Equal
A new report finds there are several differences between Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and Homes.com of which would-be buyers should be aware.
Massachusetts Launches Pilot to Finance Modular Starter Homes
State housing officials have launched a financing tool they hope will help modular construction become the basis of more “cost-effective” starter homes.
The Gossip Report: Oct. 23, 2026
The first and last entries in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales sit on two of Cape Cod’s many winding inlets.
Homebuyers Urged to Rate-Proof Their Budgets for 2027 Boston Market
A sudden rise in mortgage interest rates has thrown certainty about Greater Boston’s 2027 housing market overboard.
MassDwell Adds Independent Living Tech to Its ADUs
Local ADU builder MassDwell will be adding some new technology to its accessory dwelling units to make them more attractive to older buyers.
Personnel File – No. 460
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored in the Massachusetts real estate and banking industries.
Boston Home Sales Are Falling Through. Don’t (Only) Blame Interest Rates
Mortgage rate jumps aren’t the only thing forcing Boston-area homebuyers to cancel sales contracts. It’s also because those buyers have more power.
Beware of Unsavory Refi Sales Pitches
Some lenders are turning to aggressive tactics to preserve their bottom lines while the purchase market continues to flounder, a new investigation shows
The Gossip Report: Oct. 16, 2026
The fifth home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales is one of the last units available in The Archer Residences.
The Cape’s Affordability Struggles Haven’t Gone Away
Surging interest rates have made it even more difficult for long-term residents to buy on Cape Cod. It follows the biggest home-price jump anywhere in Massachusetts.
Your Home Isn’t Selling. What to Do?
Cutting your asking price is the last thing you want to do – and it’s also the last thing you should do. There are numerous other options to try first.
The Gossip Report: Oct. 9, 2026
The second house in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales hides a lot of house behind an unassuming facade.
Sales Hold Steady in Greater Boston According to Zillow Report
Home sales numbers were down across the nation in September, but not in Greater Boston, according to a new estimate.
Personnel File – No. 459
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored in the Massachusetts real estate and banking industries.
Teams, Indie Brokerages Get Ahead with AI
Many Realtors use artificial intelligence regularly. But for some Boston-area brokerages and teams, it’s also become a helping hand against larger competitors.
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