South End Real Estate Market Update: Q3 2025 — Price Drops, Fast Sales, and Surging Rentals The South End market experienced dramatic changes in the third quarter of 2025. Prices softened significantly in the mid-range condo segment, luxury sales surged, and rental prices continued to climb. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or investor, understanding these shifts is crucial for making informed Continue Reading
22 State Economies Are In or Near Recession
22 State Economies Are In or Near Recession — What That Means for MA, NH & the U.S. A startling new analysis from Moody’s Analytics finds that 22 U.S. states are either already in contraction or teetering on the edge of recession — a trend with ripple effects across regional and national real estate markets. Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi notes that those 22 states represent nearly Continue Reading
Boston Faces Rent Pressure
Boston Faces Rent Pressure — What State Policy and Local Leadership Might Mean for Renters Massachusetts’ new broker-fee ban puts landlords on the hook — could Boston follow Washington in pushing rent stabilization? 1. New Massachusetts Law Ends Renter-Paid Broker Fees Starting Aug 1, 2025, landlords can’t charge renters broker fees—unless the renter hires the broker. If the Continue Reading
Massachusetts Broker Fee Law 2025
Why Landlords and Renters Shouldn’t Overlook the Value of Real Estate Agents—Even After the MA Broker Fee Law Changes in August 2025 On August 1, 2025, Massachusetts will implement a significant change to its rental law: landlords—not tenants—will be required to pay the broker fee when hiring a real estate agent to lease their property. This change was designed to ease the upfront cost Continue Reading
Are Homebuyers Leaving Big Cities?
Why Boston Is Now on the Move—and Where They’re Going For years, living in a major city like Boston, New York, or Chicago was seen as a status symbol—a sign that you’d “made it.” But in 2025, the high cost of living, rising unemployment, and the dream of homeownership have led more city dwellers to ask: Is it time to leave? A recent report from Realtor.com shows that more residents Continue Reading
Why Pet-Friendly Rentals Fill Faster—and Show Better
🐾 Why Pet-Friendly Rentals Fill Faster—and Show Better If you’re a landlord struggling to fill a vacancy or looking to make your investment property stand out, here's one strategy that may surprise you: allow pets. According to a recent Zillow analysis, pet-friendly rental units in Greater Boston lease nine days faster than those that don’t allow pets. Nationally, pet-friendly units fill eight Continue Reading
The Hidden Value of Brokers in Boston’s Rental Market
On August 1, 2025, Massachusetts will implement a significant change to rental law: landlords—not tenants—will be required to pay the broker fee when hiring a real estate agent to rent their property. There are some points in the change that have not yet been clarified. The biggest one is that the way things are stated conflicts with our MA license law, and the new change is very vague. Continue Reading
Mid Year Luxury Report
2025 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook: Why Luxury Real Estate Still Shines Luxury real estate remains a surprising haven for high-net-worth individuals, even as global markets face volatility. According to the new 2025 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook report by Sotheby’s International Realty, luxury homes—especially those priced above $10 million—continue to outperform other real estate segments and offer Continue Reading
Who Holds the Power in Today’s Real Estate Market?
Who Holds the Power in Today’s Real Estate Market? If you're buying or selling a home in 2025, you might be asking the same question as everyone else: Who has the upper hand in today’s market? After years of sellers dominating the market, the dynamic is changing. Homes are staying on the market longer. Price reductions are more common. And incentives that would've been unheard of two years Continue Reading
Luxury Real Estate Market Outlook for 2025
The luxury housing market has shown remarkable resilience amidst fluctuating economic conditions, geopolitical changes, and high interest rates. Key insights highlight its adaptability and growth prospects for 2025. Strong performance and Demand Luxury home prices rise 65% from 2019 to 2023, driven by limited inventory and 32% investment from high-net-worth Continue Reading
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