
Kendall Square is now among the most expensive business districts in the U.S. Business rental prices in Cambridge are now comparable to Manhattan or San Francisco.

Kendall Square is now among the most expensive business districts in the U.S. Business rental prices in Cambridge are now comparable to Manhattan or San Francisco.

Defining the luxury real estate market isn't simple. From Boston to Miami to Los Angeles, the word luxury has a different definition. In some areas, luxury is defined as anything over $1 million. In pricey parts of Los Angeles, single-family homes often are listed at $5 million and [...]
According to a new residential sales report released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, residential home sales rose 3.5 percent in August– a better-than-expected turnout, signifying a healthy economy and a strong market.

According to Money Magazine, Newton, MA tops the United States livability charts yet again.

Castles Unlimited features the finest homes in the Greater Boston area, and the finest homes in the Greater Boston area feature the finest bedrooms. We’ve chosen three stand-out properties with bedrooms that exude comfort, drive envy, and are now available and on the market. These rooms stand out among similar properties with breathtaking views, tremendous lighting, unique atmospheres, and welcoming ambiances.

Unfazed by associations with cell blocks and parking garages, more homeowners are discovering that concrete is the chameleon of construction. It can take on the texture of wood or glass, an artist’s palette of color beyond drab gray and, with the addition of structural fibers and plasticizers, is less prone to cracking. According to surveys, poured and precast concrete is most popular in the luxury sector—accounting for 4.1% of high-end homes built last year. That marks a steady increase in the demand for luxury concrete since the recession low in 2012, when such homes accounted for just 1.9% of new construction. Investing in concrete construction with high-end finishes may pay off in resale value–– Realtors now recognize that polished concrete floors are a very popular design element.

It seems that shortage is coming to a close, at least in higher-tier markets...
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According to recent data from the Luxury Home Index by realtor.com®, $1 million-plus transactions are increasing annually at a rate of 25%...
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The gap is closing between the premiums of waterfront and non-waterfront homes [...]
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There are options available which make buying a home more realistic for those struggling with student loans...
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National pending home sales saw a decline of 0.5% nationally for the fifth month in a row, according to the Pending Home Sales Index by the National Association of Realtors (NAR)...
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Americans are increasingly drawn towards buying and renting in urban areas [...]
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President Donald Trump signed legislation on Thursday, lifting restrictions on community banks. As a result, more home-buyers are likely to get approval for a mortgage from their local community bank.