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Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Hyannis
Boston Housing Market Heats Up as Bidding Wars Return and Supply Shrinks
Greater Boston's housing market is heating up again this spring, with bidding wars and shrinking inventory pushing median prices past $685,000 in Q1 2026. The shortage of homes is intensifying affordability concerns across the region.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Read StoryHurricane Milton Diverts Thousands to Boston, Straining Hotel Market
Hurricane Milton sent thousands of evacuees to Boston this week, filling hotels to capacity and forcing some properties to raise rates and require minimum stays.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Barnstable County Home Sales Drop 9% in April as Mortgage Activity Surges
Barnstable County home sales fell 9% in April compared to last year, but mortgage activity surged 10.6%, according to the Register of Deeds.
Sunday, May 17, 2026