Boston Price Comparison: What You Get for $2M to $4M in the South End

Affordable Housing Key Concern for City Officials

Easing height restrictions in exchange for the creation of affordable housing units, micro units in Roxbury and community land trusts are among the ideas being considered by the Mayor’s Housing Innovation Lab to lower the cost of home construction for middle income Boston residents.

Boston to Rebrand BRA to Overcome ‘Difficult Legacy’

Changes are again coming to the Boston Redevelopment Authority, the city’s powerful planning and development arm, in the wake of two scathing audits highlighting a lack of organizational health and financial controls as well as a coup at the head of its planning department.

Cambridge and Somerville House Prices: How They've Changed Since 2006

Kendall Square saw the biggest price jump

The U.S. housing market continues to rebound with single-family homes inching up 7.2 percent, the highest level since November 2007. In February, builders started production on 1,178,000 homes, a 5.2 percent increase over January and a 30.9 percent increase from February 2015. Single-family home completions also increased, rising 6.1 percent to 736,000 annualized rate, the highest since November 2008.

Boston Apartment Buildings: the 10 Most Expensive for Sale Now

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A great snapshot into the aggregate value of Boston apartments circa early 2016 and the belief in their investment potential.

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Boston Waterfront Condos: What They Cost

There are fewer more desirable residential properties in Boston than waterfront condos. Predictably, then, they comprise some of the pricier real estate in the city.

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It’s basically common knowledge these days what a bonus green energy-saing items are. Most people are aiming to maximize their energy efficiency, both to save costs and minimize environmental impact. Adding solar energy to your home will do both.

This modern home includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It has an updated kitchen, which features stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. The lower level is finished with a two-car garage. The home also comes with two fireplaces and a sunroom overlooking the beautiful, large yard.

This gorgeous, quality-built colonial features an open floor plan perfect for entertaining. It consists of 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and an extra room for an office or study.

The typical American home has evolved significantly over the last 50 years. While buyers both now and then prefer the single-family in the ‘burbs, buyers in 2016 are bringing a new list of qualifications to the table – namely they want adaptable, open and efficient spaces.

Choosing the right time to put your home on the market is a big decision. Timing can influence the final sales price significantly. Here is the best window to list your home.

Its no secret that the Boston real estate market is booming – particularly in the new construction sector. Here are seven projects to keep an eye on!