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2012 October Beyond Curb Appeal By Anne Childers

Curb appeal provides that first impression, the attention-grabbing feature that all condominium and co-op properties strive for. Across New England, curb appeal usually starts with colorful flowers or plants that reflect the changing s…

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5/20/2026 The Connecticut Condo Divergence: Why One Market Rises While Another Reprices - International Business Times

Real estate markets often reveal deeper economic shifts long before they are widely recognized, reflecting the underlying forces that shape how people live, invest, and make decisions. According to Justin Bette of Century 21 Bette Real Estate, a rare divergence is taking shape across the housing market, especially in Connecticut.
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5/15/2026 Influx of new listings hits Massachusetts housing market - Boston Agent Magazine

New listings for Massachusetts homes surged in April, according to the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®. New listings for single-family homes and condos grew annually by 8.8% and 14.3%, respectively. Meanwhile, prices saw a modest increase of 5.3% for single-family homes and 2.1% for condos.
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5/12/2026 Dozens displaced in 7-alarm Mass. condo complex fire - MSN

A massive seven-alarm fire broke out at a condominium complex in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, Monday afternoon, leaving up to 80 residents displaced, the city's fire department said.
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5/6/2026 For Mass. residents, housing is where affordability hits hardest - Common Wealth Beacon

When it comes to the most visible sign of unaffordability in Massachusetts, it all comes down to four walls and a roof. Half of Massachusetts residents say housing is unaffordable for their household, making it the single biggest financial pressure point in a new poll from the MassINC Polling Group — edging out healthcare, taxes, higher education, and vacation.
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5/4/2026 CT condo construction hits 15-year low, but some developers bet on demand - Hartford Business Journal

Condo construction in Connecticut has hit a 14-year low, but a handful of developers are betting that surging buyer demand and a stubborn inventory shortage make now the right time to build.
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4/29/2026 From spas to podcast studios, Boston’s apartment/condo building amenities are evolving - Boston.com

The actual apartment is only one piece of the overall package of rental living these days, especially in some of Boston’s newest residential developments.
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4/23/2026 Stamford condo residents wonder when they can return, what the future holds after units condemned - News12

Stamford firefighters rescued seven residents Friday evening after a stairway and landing at a condo complex started to collapse. Days later, there are still questions on when they can return.
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4/21/2026 Condo fees are apt to go up, and experts say it’s about time - Boston.com

A recent survey from LendingTree reported the median monthly condo fee in Boston is $386. And nearly 30 percent of condo owners pay more than $500 a month. But chances are those condo fees are going up this year. Maybe way up.
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4/16/2026 Boston tower defies luxury condo market slowdown - NBC

Joe Mandato didn’t need a long sales pitch before he committed to spending roughly $6 million for adjoining 37th-floor condominiums in downtown Boston’s Winthrop Center tower.
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4/14/2026 For $225k, you could live in America’s oldest shopping mall - Boston.com

Call it the dream of every Gen X teen: the chance to live at the mall. In Providence, The Arcade is a piece of architectural history. Built in 1828 out of granite blocks and stuccoed ashlar, the Greek Revival structure, known as the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States, is the oldest remaining building of its type in the country, according to the Providence Preservation Society. But with around 48 residential units tucked upstairs, it also has the capacity to be someone’s new home.
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4/10/2026 Rare 1800s Beacon Hill Luxury Condo Steps From the Statehouse Hits the Market for Under $9 Million - Realtor.com

Boston homebuyers looking to make a real lifestyle upgrade will want to check out this residence at 25 Beacon St.—right next to the Massachusetts Statehouse. One of the building’s residences is on the market right now for just under $9 million.
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4/8/2026 Over 260 new apartments to mark ‘fresh start’ for Bunker Hill - Boston Agent

Boston Housing Authority, Leggat McCall Properties and Joseph J. Corcoran Company secured funding for a mixed-income apartment building in Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood.
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4/3/2026 Condo owners face hikes in taxes and private fees. A CT city is looking for ways to help. - Hartford Courant

After paying for a 6% tax jump last year along with inflation-fueled increases in their homeowners association fees, a group of condo owners in Bristol is hoping the city can help them stabilize costs.
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4/1/2026 Luxury Condo in Boston's Cultural District Hits the Market - National Today

A 407-square-foot studio condominium located in the Symphony Court building in Boston's vibrant Cultural District has been listed for sale at $525,000. The luxury unit features custom cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, high-end appliances, accent lighting, hardwood floors, ample closet space, and oversized windows. Residents also have access to building amenities like a concierge service, club room, terrace, fitness center, and bicycle storage.
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3/27/2026 Single Women Are Quietly Taking Over Boston’s Condo Market - Hoodline

A recent feature and state data point to a clear trend in the region: solo buyers are disproportionately women. Profiles of three recent purchasers show motives ranging from locking in stability to treating a first place as a deliberate investment. That mix is already shaping how agents, lenders and city programs think about first-time buyers across the area, as per The Boston Globe.
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3/26/2026 Cummings Center adds 60 condos to Beverly campus, with 28 already sold - Boston Business Journal

The 60-unit project marks a return to housing for Cummings Properties, which has more than 11 million square feet of commercial space in Boston suburbs.
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3/24/2026 Perched Above Boston’s South Station, a 48th-Floor Condo in a New Ritz-Carlton Asks $5.31 Million - Mansion Global

This corner condo on the 48th floor of the new Ritz-Carlton, South Station Tower offers floor-to-ceiling windows with wide-angle views of Boston Harbor and the city skyline.
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3/20/2026 As luxury condos sell fast, Connecticut developers eye more projects - MSN

The backhoe operators were at work this week in West Hartford Center, leveling a site for the future Center Park Place residential development. With nothing more to go on than online renderings, future residents are already ponying up to reserve their units - and at listed prices ranging from $1.3 million to $2.8 million. Could more condominium developments follow, whether in West Hartford or statewide in Connecticut?
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3/18/2026 Perched Above Boston’s South Station, a 48th-Floor Condo in a New Ritz-Carlton Asks $5.31 Million - Mansion Global

This corner condo on the 48th floor of the new Ritz-Carlton, South Station Tower offers floor-to-ceiling windows with wide-angle views of Boston Harbor and the city skyline.
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3/11/2026 R.I. House Speaker introduces 2026 housing legislation package - Brown Daily Herald

On Feb. 26, Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi announced a package of nine bills that aim to address the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis in Rhode Island through policies such as encampment protections and municipal building reuse. The package is the sixth annual housing package Shekarchi has introduced since he assumed his current position in 2021.
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