• How Accurate Is Your Zestimate in Greater Boston?,Tyler Smith

    How Accurate Is Your Zestimate in Greater Boston?

    How accurate is the Zestimate for a home in Greater Boston? Zillow's own published data puts the median error rate at 1.9% for homes already on the market and 7.0% for homes that aren't.  Since you're pricing before you list, the 7.0% figure is the one that applies to you, which is roughly $110,000

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  • Starter Homes in Boston Are Disappearing: 2026 Buyer Guide,Tyler Smith

    Starter Homes in Boston Are Disappearing: 2026 Buyer Guide

    Starter Homes in Boston Are Disappearing: 2026 Buyer Guide Why Have Starter Homes Disappeared in Greater Boston? The entry-level home has effectively vanished in Greater Boston.  The metro-area "starter home" now carries a median price near $635,700 and requires roughly $170,000 in annual income to

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  • How Much Does It Actually Cost to Sell a Home in Boston?,Tyler Smith

    How Much Does It Actually Cost to Sell a Home in Boston?

    How much does it cost to sell a home in Greater Boston? On a $1,000,000 sale in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Needham, Dedham, or Milton, a seller typically pays around $55,000 in commission and the Massachusetts deed excise tax combined, roughly 5.5% of the sale price, before accounting for repairs, s

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