Mass. Can Strengthen Section 8 to Expand Housing Access
Local housing authority policies are making a vital housing affordability tool far less effective than it should be, and hurt housing providers in the process.
The Counterintuitive Math that Unlocks New Possibilities
At first glance, the idea that two, plus two, equals five seems ridiculous. But sometimes, math isn’t just about numbers – it’s about people.
Dec. 23, 2024
Community Good Works
Clinton Savings Bank announced it collected around $10,000 worth of toys and other donations for local families in its first-ever holiday toy drive. See who else gave back.
Personnel File – No. 390
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
2024 Could Be the Year Boston’s Office Rebound Started
But recovery could still be a decade away: North of 40 million square feet of office space is vacant, and the rise of AI means future office demand is still uncertain.
Dec. 16, 2024
Community Good Works
All One Credit Union celebrated its 70th year in business by organizing 70 “acts of kindness” for the communities it serves, including a $10,000 donation to a local food pantry. See who else gave back.
Personnel File – No. 389
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
An Affordable Housing Solution Hiding in Plain Sight
Community Land Trusts are finding traction in red and blue states alike, as a fiscally prudent strategy for making public resources do more, go further and last longer.
Building Code Creates Negative Housing Feedback Loop in Springfield
Decades of low housing demand have obscured a fundamental truth about Western Massachusetts: Public policy is contributing significantly to home blight and abandonment.
Dec. 9, 2024
Community Good Works
Oxford-based BankHometown announced a $5,000 donation to the Putnam Veterans Advisory Committee, supporting the creation of an Afghanistan Memorial in Putnam. See who else gave back.
Personnel File – No. 387
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Dec. 2, 2024
Apartment Rent Increases Set to Continue in 2025
Given the ongoing lack of new supply in both the urban and suburban markets of Boston and continued growth in demand, we expect rents to grow at 3.5 percent next year.
What to Expect as a Republican Congress Reshapes Tax Policy in 2025
2025 will be a major year for America’s tax system – in fact, the fate of the most significant tax reform in three decades hangs in the balance.
Greater Boston’s Lab Market Is Improving, But Most Tenants Still Play It Safe
While improving, demand-side fundamentals in Greater Boston’s laboratory market remain challenged as life science users continue to exhibit cautiousness in their real estate decisions.
Nov. 25, 2024
Smaller Developers Should Be Bigger Part of Mass. Housing Strategy
Greater Boston has too few large-scale redevelopment sites for big projects to be the only way we solve the housing crisis. We need to make more room for small operators to flourish.
