Lots of Competition for Homes, Despite Listing Build-Up
Homebuyers in New England will have to deal with some of the most competitive markets in the country, according to a new report from Zillow.
The Gossip Report: May 30, 2025
The third home in this week’s Gossip Report is a mix of historic and restored architecture with contemporary touches.
New Boston Zoning Pitches 700-Foot Heights in Financial District
Boston planning officials are out with yet another downtown rezoning proposal that, they say, balances historic preservation with the need to encourage more big housing projects.
Feds Charge Five with Faking Inspections After Tip-Off from MBTA
Federal prosecutors say four ex-MBTA workers and one...
What Happens to Trump’s Tariffs Now That a Court Has Knocked Them Down?
A federal court blocked the president’s audacious plan to impose massive taxes on imports, but it may not be the end of the story.
Mass. Momentum Fund Adds 170 Units in Allston
A second housing developer has secured a financing commitment from the state’s new Momentum Fund: Eden Properties.
Aquarium Gets Exemption from Boston Emissions Deadline
The New England Aquarium became the first property in Boston to receive a higher emissions limit in complying with a new building emissions ordinance, after executives described the energy-hungry requirements of its Central Wharf facility and potential decarbonization costs.
Healey Pulls Red Tape Off Regulatory Codes
Massachusetts banks are just some of the firms benefiting from the Healey administration’s new cuts to business regulations announced Wednesday.
Chase’s New Cambridge Wealth-Management Office Part of Multi-State Drive
Chase is expanding its affluent banking offering by opening 14 new J.P. Morgan “financial center” offices across four states, including a new location in Cambridge.
Equipment Supplier Inks HQ Lease at Starwood-Owned Property
A construction equipment supplier established a new headquarters at a Methuen property after signing a multi-year full building lease for nearly 71,000 square feet.
Michaels Gets Financing for 364-Unit Worcester Development
A New Jersey multifamily developer completed a deal that will enable it to begin construction of a 364-unit apartment complex called The Benjamin.
Consumer Confidence Rebounds After Five Straight Months of Declines
Americans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to its lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely driven by anxiety over the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Greater Boston Apartment Rents Set New High
Apartment rents shattered another barrier in Greater Boston, reflecting the steep downturn in construction of new developments since 2022.
Boston Luxury Inventory Outpacing Nationwide Gains
The Greater Boston luxury homebuyers this spring have more choices than usual, but early hints suggest they may be more resilient in the face of economic uncertainty than their peers.
Hebrew SeniorLife Seeks to Expand in Roslindale
The owner of a large Roslindale senior health care complex is seeking to expand its capacity with plans for a new building that could receive partial funding from local and federal sources.
Challenging the Myth: How Good Design Unlocks Office Tower Conversions
Our study of Boston’s One Lincoln and a successful conversion of a similar New York City office building show underutilized office towers can, in fact, become viable and vibrant housing.
New Music Combo: Housing in Rock City
Two new Allston-Brighton projects are betting that good design can make good neighbors of musicians and apartments. Here’s why.
Municipalities Must Consider Climate Change in Comprehensive Planning Process
For many towns and cities, issues like rising seas and extreme weather are new issues with a steep learning curve. They need help to integrate these issues with traditional planning concerns.
BU Synthetic Turf Field Project Trips Up Architect
A new SJC ruling says the time limits for when architects’ clients can sue over design defects can be contractually negotiated.
A Top-Heavy Tower Redefines Seaport Architecture
Hemmed in on all sides, 10 World Trade Center is a monument to creative design on a cramped parcel that conflicts with an MBTA tunnel below and airplane landing paths above.
