Brookline Real Estate News
Reporting from The Bushari Team on Brookline home prices, development, local policy, and the decisions facing buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
Market Updates
Brookline Real Estate Market Update: 4/22/2026-4/29/2026
Weekly Brookline real estate market update for 4/22/2026-4/29/2026: 114 new listings, 57 under agreement, 46 sold, and 464 active on the market.
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Brookline Real Estate News
Why Pay a Real Estate Commission at All? The Value Case for Hiring an Agent in Brookline (2026)
The real question isn’t how to avoid commission - it’s whether an agent adds more value than they cost.
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Legislation & Policy
Brookline Chestnut Hill Zoning Vote: Route 9 Redevelopment Stakes
Brookline's May 2026 Town Meeting will decide the fate of a 783-unit mixed-use project at 1280-1330 Boylston Street—and the parking debate masks larger issues.
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Schools & Education
Brookline School District Financial Turnaround: What It Means for Buyers
The Public Schools of Brookline's improved financial management may support long-term property values, but buyers should understand what changed and what remains.
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Legislation & Policy
Brookline May 2026 Election: What Homeowners Need to Know
The May 5 election includes a $23.3 million override that would raise property taxes permanently. Registration closes April 25 - here's what to watch.
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Market Updates
Brookline Open Houses This Weekend: Apr 23–Apr 26, 2026
This weekend's Brookline open houses: 84 open houses across Friday, Saturday, Sunday. See the full schedule with times, prices, and details.
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Development & Construction
Brookline ADU Rules: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2026
Massachusetts legalized ADUs statewide on February 2, 2025, but Brookline's local zoning remains in flux. Here's what property owners should understand now.
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Brookline Real Estate Market Update: 4/15/2026-4/22/2026
Weekly Brookline real estate market update for 4/15/2026-4/22/2026: 120 new listings, 41 under agreement, 63 sold, and 442 active on the market.
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Legislation & Policy
Brookline Town Election 2026: What Voters Should Know
The May 5 Town Election will decide rezoning votes for 887 new units and a $23.5M override - both critical for Brookline's housing supply and tax trajectory.
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Landlord & Tenant Guides
Brookline Village Fire: Tenant Protections and Rental Market Impact
A three-alarm fire at 55 Village Way displaced eleven residents and raises critical questions about tenant rights and landlord obligations in Brookline.
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Schools & Education
Brookline School Committee Election: What Homebuyers Should Know
Four candidates will compete for three School Committee seats in the coming elections. Here's how district governance and funding debates shape buyer confidence.
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Brookline Open Houses This Weekend: Apr 16–Apr 19, 2026
This weekend's Brookline open houses: 91 open houses across Friday, Saturday, Sunday. See the full schedule with times, prices, and details.
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