Visiting Artist Spotlight: Sharif Muhammad

This year, Focus Real Estate is proud to feature the inspiring work of Sharif Muhammad during JP Open Studios 2026.   Sharif Muhammad creates artwork that represents, empowers, and celebrates Black and Brown communities. His pieces explore the depth of human emotion while highlighting beauty, resili

Real Estate Still Reigns as America's Favorite Investment

For the 14th consecutive year, Americans have ranked real estate as the best long-term investment, ahead of stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds.     This isn't just a trend—it's over a decade of confidence in homeownership. Despite changing markets, higher mortgage rates, and economic uncertai

Boston Housing Market Update: Inventory Rises as Summer Heats Up

Boston’s summer real estate market is showing signs of becoming more balanced, with inventory rising while prices remain elevated. Active listings increased 13.6% year over year in June, giving buyers more choices than they had a year ago.  However, Boston’s median list price remained high at $825,0