How Parametric Design is Changing Architecture
CambridgeSeven used parametric design to translate the unique Voronai diagram into a primary design element for exhibits at the new Broad Discovery Center in Cambridge.
Scape Brings New Wrinkles to Residential Projects
When Scape began planning its first residential development in Boston, the city was already grappling with a significant housing shortage. Four years and a pandemic later, that project, “The Bon,” recently opened to prospective tenants.
Community Good Works
Peabody-based North Shore Bank announced it has raised $100,000 for the Saugus Family YMCA through its regular “jeans day” programs. See who else gave back in recent weeks.
Business Owner Charged With Using Mass., RI Banks for Fraud Scheme
A Rhode Island man was arrested and charged in Boston federal court yesterday for an alleged laundering scheme that involved about 80 business bank accounts at Massachusetts and Rhode Island banks.
Cambridge Team Again Claims Top Spot at Coldwell Banker
For the fifth consecutive year, Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team has earned its spot as the No.1 small sales team nationwide at Coldwell Banker.
Webster Bank Names Regional President for Boston Market
Stamford, Connecticut-based Webster Bank has named Ann Meade as its regional president for the Boston market.
FHA Reduces Mortgage Insurance Premiums
The Federal Housing Administration has reduced the annual mortgage insurance premiums charged to homebuyers who obtain an FHA-insured mortgage.
Arsenal Yards Expands Service, Wellness Offerings
The next wave of arrivals at Arsenal Yards includes health care and service-oriented tenants ranging from a 365-day vet to a body scanning clinic.
MBA: Loan Forbearances Start to Decline Again
As the mortgage industry moves closer to the end of new COVID-related forbearances, the number of homeowners in forbearance decreased last month, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Healey Must Empower New Transit Vision
If we don’t move now, the world will move on without us, and not in ways that get us where we need to go. Just look at Burlington for a concrete example.
Greater Boston Needs a Bus System That Supports Its Workforce
An MBTA bus network that keeps pace with a growing and changing population is key to a functioning transit system and regional economy. Ours isn’t, but there’s still time to get it back on the road to success.
Feb. 20, 2023
Boston Brokerage Partners for Bruins ‘Hype Videos’
Boston real estate firm Senné has inked a deal with the Boston Bruins to be named the team’s only “official real estate partner.” The deal comes with the ability to run ads on the Boston Garden’s two ribbon LED screens that wrap around the...
Redfin Offers Luxury Homebuyer Service in Boston
Redfin has happily represented luxury home sellers in the Boston area for some time. Now, it’s opening up its services to luxury buyers, too.
Community Good Works
Naveo Credit Union employees were invited to dress down and wear a red shirt or tie in exchange for a donation to the American Heart Association on Feb. 3, 2023.
Survey: Banks, Technology Providers Disagree on Effectiveness
While less than half of U.S. banks said they were very or extremely satisfied with their core technology provider, these vendors overestimated their effectiveness in helping banks, according to the American Bankers Association.
Cambridge Whole Foods Plaza Sold to Retail Landlord
A Cambridge property anchored by Whole Foods Market sold to a Rye, New York developer that owns a large national portfolio of specialty shopping centers.
BankProv Makes Interim Leadership Team Permanent
Following steep losses tied to a cryptocurrency-related lending product and the departure of its CEO, BankProv has made its interim leaders permanent co-presidents and co-CEOs.
MBA: Commercial, Multifamily Lending to Fall in 2023
Nationwide commercial and multifamily mortgage lending is expected to fall this year by 15 percent, according to an updated forecast from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
GSIR Opens New Office in South Dartmouth
One of the biggest residential brokerages in Greater Boston and on Cape Cod is expanding its reach into the territory between the two regions.
