A ‘Business as Usual’ Attitude is Holding Massachusetts Back
While Massachusetts prepares to debate a small fraction of proposed housing reforms, states across the country are already implementing many of those same ideas.
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40-Year Listing Firm Run Out of Business
Remember the company that was offering homeowners a few thousand dollars in exchange for the right to list their homes any time in the next 40 years?
Hot Property: Hager Homestead
New England’s first cohousing development designed for seniors has attracted strong buyer response in Littleton.
Mass. Condo Market Shows Signs of Softening Amid ‘Peak Uncertainty’
The Massachusetts condo market appears to be softening. Blame buyers’ economic worries and sellers trying to beat a potential downturn.
Investing in Service of Strategy
Service Credit Union has launched a new venture capital unit, Service Ventures, with the ambitious goal of investing in cutting-edge financial technology, and it’s placed Brian Regan in charge.
No Crying in Mass. About This Part of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
As things stand now, some of the wealthiest homeowners in the most expensive Boston suburbs are in line for a big fat tax break.
Allston Developer Wants to Add 48 Apartments
The owner of an Allston development site is seeking approval for an additional 48 housing units after acquiring a neighboring property. ExCorde Capital acquired the fully permitted site in 2022 for nearly $20 million, when it was approved for 152 apartments. The expanded site now includes the original parcels at 449 Cambridge St. and 2
Rockland Trust Completes Acquisition of Enterprise Bank
Rockland Trust has completed its acquisition of Enterprise Bank, with Enterprise shareholders receiving $1.3 million less in cash than originally anticipated.
Crypto Reserve Secures Construction Bond for Chelsea Development
An all-affordable home ownership development under construction in Chelsea used popular public sources to complete its financing package – and an unusual one to secure construction bonds.
The Gossip Report: July 4, 2025
The first home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales is so sumptuous, it even has a built-in apartment for staff.
As Trump Ramps Up Attacks, Fed Chair Refuses to Change Course
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday stuck to his position that the central bank will keep its key rate on hold while it waits to see how President Donald Trump’s tariffs effect the economy.
Healey Takes Credit for End to Broker Fees in Social Video
“If you’ve moved apartments recently, you’ve probably paid four months rent up front – first month, last month, security deposit and a broker’s fee for a broker you didn’t even hire,” the governor said.
Home-Flipping Activity Increasing in New England
In Massachusetts, there was a 30 percent quarterly increase in flips, even as flipping activity has taken a downturn nationwide. It shows how unsettled real estate markets are.
State Floats New Plan for 40-Story Tower in West End
State real estate officials released their latest vision for a private redevelopment in Boston’s West End, which could result in construction of a 40-story tower and relocation of group homes and shelters for Department of Mental Health clients.
Tuscan Village Drops Biotech for Mix of Uses
With the life science real estate market in free-fall, the last phase of a big development just over the New Hampshire line has a new plan.
Rollstone Cleared to Join River Run Bancorp
Banking regulators have given the nod to Rollstone Bank & Trust in its effort to join River Run Bancorp, a two-bank mutual holding company in the Merrimack Valley.
Developer Claims BPDA Violated Court Order for Hyde Park Project
An April court order said developers of a 204-unit apartment project in Hyde Park were entitled to an “expeditious” review and final decision.
Prospective Boston Buyers Need Nearly $80K Raise to Afford Down Payment
Greater Boston homebuyers will likely need a raise if they want to buy a home – even if they’re so-called “move-up” buyers putting 20 percent down.
