Rent Control Proposal Should Be Wake-Up Call to Real Estate Industry
Real estate declared victory over rent control far too quickly. It’s time to get ahead of an expected 2028 fight with alternatives that speak to supporters’ motivations.
July 20, 2026
Taxing Home Sales Won’t Solve Massachusetts’ Housing Crisis
A transfer tax would make it harder to buy, sell and build housing while doing little to address the root cause of our housing affordability crisis.
Personnel File – No. 450
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Boston’s Greenway Stakeholders Are Stepping Up
The renewed energy, increased tourism and positive experiences from our World Cup visitors are happening because the public sector, nonprofits and the private sector worked together.
The Housing Crisis Is an Economic Crisis on the Cape and Islands. The Legislature Needs to Act
Combined, we have more than 60 years of real estate experience on Martha’s Vineyard. We strongly believe a modest regional transfer fee wouldn’t hurt the market.
July 13, 2026
Community Good Works
MountainOne Bank said it’s giving $50,000 over five years to Quincy College to fund student scholarships. See who else gave back recently.
Personnel File – No. 449
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
July 6, 2026
Personnel File – No. 448
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
A Tale of Three Church Conversion Projects
Boston has a housing shortage, and the answer does not always have to begin with a vacant lot or a full demolition.
June 29, 2026
How Window-Mounted Heat Pumps Can Give Tenants Efficient Heating and Cooling
People who rent their homes have for many years been left out of a major shift in HVAC tech. Not any more.
Preserving the Past While Making the Present Legible
Much of our future housing already exists in the form of Colonials, Capes and historic homes. If we want these homes to remain relevant, we need to allow them to evolve.
Community Good Works
Commonwealth Real Estate announced it raised $144,000 to support children diagnosed with cancer at an annual fundraiser. See who else gave back.
Personnel File No. 447
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
To Make Senior Housing Affordable, Promote Smarter Development
We are already faced with a growing shortfall of affordable assisted living units, including here in Massachusetts. We urgently need to spur the development of affordable affordable living facilities.
June 22, 2026
Available MA Homes Don’t Meet Homeowners’ Needs
Instead of playing defense over young families, localities should more proactively accommodate the housing needs of empty nesters and single adults.
