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: 5/13/2026-5/20/2026
Weekly Brookline real estate market update for 5/13/2026-5/20/2026: 96 new listings, 41 under agreement, 49 sold, and 497 active on the market.
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Schools & Education
Brookline School Committee Leadership and Real Estate Impact
Bob Weintraub's election as School Committee chair signals governance shifts that may influence buyer confidence and property values across Brookline.
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Market Updates
Brookline Open Houses This Weekend: May 14–May 17, 2026
This weekend's Brookline open houses: 76 open houses across Friday, Saturday, Sunday. See the full schedule with times, prices, and details.
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Legislation & Policy
Brookline’s $23.25M Override: What Homeowners Pay and What It Means
Brookline voters approved a historic property tax override on May 5, 2026. Here's what the phased increases mean for current owners and prospective buyers.
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Brookline Real Estate Market Update: 5/6/2026-5/13/2026
Weekly Brookline real estate market update for 5/6/2026-5/13/2026: 110 new listings, 45 under agreement, 55 sold, and 486 active on the market.
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Brookline Real Estate News
The Ultimate Guide to Brookline Lead Paint: What Buyers, Sellers, Landlords, Renters, and Agents Need to Know in 2026
Brookline’s older homes make lead paint a real issue for buyers, sellers, landlords, renters, and agents. Here’s what the 2026 Massachusetts forms mean.
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Brookline Real Estate News
The Zestimate Is Not a Pricing Strategy – What Brookline Buyers and Sellers Should Know
The Zillow Zestimate is useful, but it is not a pricing strategy. In Brookline, where small percentage errors can equal six figures, buyers and sellers need hyperlocal expertise, real market…
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Legislation & Policy
Brookline Solar Investment: What $3.2M Means for Property Taxes
Brookline's $3.2M solar plan projects $12M–$15.7M in savings over 25 years. What buyers and sellers should know about fiscal health and climate goals.
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Legislation & Policy
Healey’s No-Interest Loan Program: What Brookline Buyers Need to Know
Governor Healey expanded homebuyer assistance with $25,000 no-interest loans through July 2026. Here's how Brookline's high prices complicate eligibility.
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Market Updates
Boston Rental Availability Surge: What It Means for Brookline
Boston apartment availability is up 45% year-over-year. Here's how rising inventory and economic headwinds may shift Brookline's rental landscape.
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Brookline Open Houses This Weekend: May 7–May 10, 2026
This weekend's Brookline open houses: 97 open houses across Friday, Saturday, Sunday. See the full schedule with times, prices, and details.
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Legislation & Policy
Brookline Tax Override 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Brookline voters approved an 18% property tax increase over three years. Here's how the May 2026 override affects real estate decisions and home values.
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