Personnel File – No. 460
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored in the Massachusetts real estate and banking industries.
‘Shot Clocks’ for Development Approvals Miss the Real Source of Delays
Nearly every American thinks building permits should be issued faster. The real way to speed them up is to change how decisions are made in city hall.
Oct. 19, 2026
The CRA Needs True Modernization. It Doesn’t Need to Be Weakened
Leaders at the OCC and FDIC haven’t done their homework before trying to change foundational banking rules. We invite them to join us and hear what’s really going on.
Oct. 12, 2026
Permissive Zoning Isn’t Enough When the Permit Process Says ‘Maybe’
A project doesn’t have to be denied to become infeasible. Sometimes “maybe” is enough. Massachusetts’ laws allow that to happen far too often.
Why We Still Need MBTA Shutdowns – and More Repair Dollars
Intrusive federal safety oversight of the MBTA ended late last month. But we can’t end our pressure for continued progress at the agency.
Personnel File – No. 459
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored in the Massachusetts real estate and banking industries.
The SJC’s Latest MBTA Communities Decision Is Bigger Than You Think
The decision gives the Legislature the green light to pursue additional commonsense land use reforms that will help create more homes.
Oct. 5, 2026
Personnel File – No. 458
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored in the Massachusetts real estate and banking industries.
Why Real Estate Has to Be Part of Biotech’s Comeback
Lab lease terms are a real hurdle to getting the biotech industry back into growth mode. Here’s why you should rethink yours.
The Housing Crisis is Urgent and Statewide. The Solutions Should be Too
The Legislature has until January to act, but every month of delay means more families priced out and more slow-walking of the homes the state needs.
How to Keep Gateway Cities Growing
Between inflation, the high cost of borrowing and an immigration crackdown, growth in Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities is slowing. Three ideas can turn things around.
2026 Is an Inflection Year for Greater Boston’s Lab Market
Greater Boston’s life science real estate market is beginning to show clearer signs of an inflection point after several years of supply growth, declining rents and subdued tenant demand.
Sept. 28, 2026
Community Good Works
Framingham-based ERA Key Realty agent Nelson Zide donated $10,000 to the Realtors Relief Foundation to support disaster relief work. See who else gave back.
Personnel File – No. 457
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Sept. 21, 2026
Moving Development Applications Online Is Tougher Than You Think
In the age of AI, one would think that every municipality in Massachusetts would make it easy to find permitting information online, and then file an application electronically.
