2021 has been a fascinating year for the real estate market, particularly in Bay State. And over the past 12 months, our local coverage has been keeping up with all the latest news. Discover the hometown stories that most interested our Boston readers.

Anchor Point is expected to pave the way in Beverly this month for Phase 1 of the project which will bring 77 units of affordable family housing to the area.

Nabnasset Lake in Westford Massachusetts.

Two New England suburbs were on Money Magazines’ 50 Best Places to Live in 2021 list, Chanhassen, Minn., Home of Prince’s Paisley Park, took the top spot.

Despite the drop in prices, imbalances between supply and demand cause many first-time buyers to rent, increasing the demand for these units and pushing those prices up.

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Several other neighborhoods in the Boston area made it to the top five.

Boston is the largest city in New England, the capital of the state of Massachusetts. Boston is known for its pivotal role in American history, world-class educational institutions, cultural facilities, and champion sports franchises.

Massachusetts homebuyers should brace themselves amid expectations that the residential real estate market could experience double-digit growth next year.

Local agents shared some of the tactics they use to help their clients land their dream home.

A luxury residential development of 49 units will be located at 635 Main Street in Wilmington.

Chatham property sells for record $ 15,000,000

A recent Cape Cod real estate sale set a record as one of Massachusetts’ highest real estate sales this year.

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Plans are underway to reinvigorate Suffolk Downs with a 16 million square foot project that could bring more than 10,000 condominiums and apartments to the former thoroughbred horse racing center.

Zumper’s report on the Boston metropolitan area found that rents are rising fastest in one of the cities on the North Bay State’s coast.