Independent Spirit: The Evolving Luxury of Bostonโ€™s Beacon Hill

This well-heeled neighborhood sits at the heart of history, but its streets exude all the charm of now, writes Andrew Sessa A Beacon Hill home remodeled by local interior designer Nina Farmer. Photograph: Jared Kuzia โ€‹โ€‹As America celebrates its milestone 250th anniversary, the revolutionary spirit that has long defined Boston revs up. The coastal New …

Sotheby’s International Realty Recognized as Inman’s Top Luxury Brokerage

Sotheby's International Realtyยฎ has been recognized asย Inman's 2026 Golden I Club Top Luxury Brokerage, one of the industry's most prestigious honors celebrating excellence in luxury real estate. Presented during Inman Connect San Diego, the Golden I Club Awards recognize the brokerages, advisors, teams, and marketing campaigns that have defined the luxury market over the past …

Fear Sells. Don’t Buy It.

Byย Colleen Barry,ย Chief Executive Officer,ย Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realty There's a pattern I keep seeing, in our industry and beyond. Certain voicesย haveย built their entireย platform aroundย convincingย you there'sย alwaysย something to be afraid of.ย The market is about to crash. Rates are never coming down. Agents are leaving in droves. The business is dying. Fear gets attention. It's a cheap way to …

Every Great Journey Leads Somewhere Extraordinary

With The Odyssey captivating audiences in theaters this summer, we were reminded of one of literature's most enduring themes: the search for a place worth returning to. While today's journeys may not involve mythical creatures or voyages across the sea, finding the right home is its own kind of adventure. Whether it's a waterfront escape, …

Mid-Year Results Reflect Continued Growth, Trusted Expertise, and Market Leadership

The first half of 2026 has reinforced the value of trusted guidance in an evolving real estate market. As buyers and sellers continue to navigate changing conditions, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty advisors have remained focused on delivering thoughtful strategy, local expertise, and exceptional service at every price point. In the first half of 2026, Gibson …

Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realty Celebrates 2026 RealTrends Verified + The Thousand Honorees

Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realty is proud to announce that 118 of its agents and teams have been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified + The Thousand rankings, an annual report honoring the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide based on residential sales performance in 2025. The recognition reflects the expertise, professionalism, and commitment to …

Marathon Monday: Everything to Know for Race Day

Bostonโ€™s most iconic race is almost here. On Monday, April 20, athletes will gather in Hopkinton for the 130th running of the Boston Marathon. First held in 1897, it remains the worldโ€™s oldest annual marathon, drawing participants from more than 130 countries and all 50 states, and bringing communities across Massachusetts together in a celebration …

Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realty Achieves $1.7 Billion in Sales Volume Through Second Quarter of 2025

In a fast-moving market, our agents continue to deliver exceptional results.โ  In the first half of 2025, Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realty achieved $1.7 billion in sales volume, representing more than 1,350 transactions across Massachusetts and beyond (January 1, 2025-June 30, 2025): "Our continued momentum is a testament to the talent and dedication of our agents," …

Recent Changes to the Massachusetts Rental Market

What Renters and Landlords Need to Know Massachusetts is enacting new regulations that change how rental agent fees are handled. Here's a breakdown of what's changing and why many renters still choose to work with a licensed real estate professional. New Regulation: Who Pays the Rental Agent? In long-term rental transactions, landlords and tenants will …

From the Expert: Navigating Private Listings, Buyer Behavior & Cape Codโ€™s Unique Real Estate Landscape with Colleen Barry

This Q&A with Colleen Barry, CEO of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, was written by Zavia Walker and originally published in the Summer 2025 edition of Cape Cod & The Islands Magazine. Q: Letโ€™s start with a term thatโ€™s still unfamiliar to many homebuyersโ€”what exactly are private listings, and how do they impact the Cape market? …