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 Report — July 2026
Corrected September 14, 2026 after reconciling MLS PIN transaction records. Counts exclude source-retracted listings and properties outside Brookline, Massachusetts. These figures describe the report period; changes in the mix of…
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Legislation & Policy
Creative Space Act: Artist Displacement & Brookline Real Estate
A proposed Massachusetts law aims to prevent artist displacement. What the Creative Space Act could mean for Brookline's mixed-use corridors and housing.
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Market Updates
How Brookline Mortgage Rates May Shape Buyer and Seller Strategy
Freddie Mac's latest rate drop to 6.57% may influence Brookline home demand, but inventory and neighborhood dynamics still drive pricing.
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Market Updates
Brookline Open Houses This Weekend: Jul 31–Aug 3, 2026
This weekend's Brookline open houses: 75 open houses across Friday, Saturday, Sunday. See the full schedule with times, prices, and details.
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Market Updates
Brookline Real Estate Market Update: 7/22/2026-7/29/2026
Weekly Brookline real estate market update for 7/22/2026-7/29/2026: 54 new listings, 53 under agreement, 49 sold, and 522 active on the market.
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Development & Construction
Chestnut Hill Age-Restricted Rental Opens to All Renters
A new Brookline luxury building drops its 55+ restriction after leasing struggles. What this shift means for Chestnut Hill's rental market.
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Brookline Open Houses This Weekend: Jul 24–Jul 27, 2026
This weekend's Brookline open houses: 77 open houses across Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. See the full schedule with times, prices, and details.
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Brookline Real Estate Market Update: 7/15/2026-7/22/2026
Weekly Brookline real estate market update for 7/15/2026-7/22/2026: 91 new listings, 34 under agreement, 41 sold, and 552 active on the market.
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Development & Construction
26 Pleasant Street: Brookline Coolidge Corner Revised Plan
Nordblom's scaled-back 96-unit proposal for 26 Pleasant Street in Coolidge Corner signals a pragmatic shift—here's what buyers and investors should watch.
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Legislation & Policy
Massachusetts Outmigration and Brookline Real Estate
IRS data show Massachusetts lost $3.9 billion in AGI in 2021–2022. Here's how high-earner outmigration may reshape Brookline's housing market dynamics.
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Market Updates
Massachusetts Mortgage Rates And What Brookline Buyers Should Know
Mid-6% to low-7% mortgage rates are colliding with Brookline's million-dollar medians and locked-in inventory. What it means for your next move.
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Lifestyle & Community
Brookline Outdoor Pool Feasibility Study: What Buyers Should Know
Brookline has hired a consultant to study four sites for a public outdoor pool. Here's how the decision may affect nearby neighborhoods and property values.
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