The Five Mass. Real Estate Stories You Missed in Summer 2026

From rent control to suburban mega-developments, here are the seven biggest stories that happened in Massachusetts real estate in summer 2026 since Memorial Day.

After Grocery Ban Expires, Target Seeks Expansion in Somerville

A retail vacancy in Somerville’s Union Square would be filled by landlord Target Corp. under expansion plans to add groceries to its 94,000 square-foot store for the first time.

Will a Looser Fall Housing Market Unlock More Sales?

A trio of powerful forces kneecapped the spring housing market in Massachusetts. Some hope this fall will bring statewide home sales back into the black.

Foreclosure Auctions Scheduled for Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center

A pair of foreclosure auctions are scheduled for Southbridge properties owned by developer Chip Norton Jr., including a hotel, conference center, office space and cogeneration plant.

HYM Finds New Opportunities in the ’Burbs

HYM Finds New Opportunities in the ’Burbs

HYM made its name tackling complex urban projects like Bulfinch Crossing. But the financing environment now points it to Boston’s suburbs, Chief Investment Officer Doug Manz says.

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