Fidelity Invests in Seaport’s Retail Reinvention
The vibrant restaurant and retail scene in Boston’s Seaport District is about to get a further boost from one of its oldest corporate anchors, Fidelity Investments.
Cooldown Expected for Once-Hot Summer Home Markets
Inventory constraints, higher interest rates and soaring home prices have taken their toll on the market for vacation homes, from New Hampshire’s Lakes region to Cape Cod.
Lamacchia Calls on Trump to Intervene in MLS PIN Settlement
The broker-owner of one of New England’s largest realty firms says President Donald Trump needs to intervene to break a deadlock over a proposed legal settlement that would let a major regional MLS keep posting agent commission offers.
Will Multifamily Gain Momentum North of Boston in 2025?
New Hampshire’s multifamily housing market faces a murky future heading into the new year, as cautious developers, bankers and investors wait to see how interest rates and the economy unfold.
After Disastrous Crypto Foray, BankProv Rebounds with CRE Loans
Two years after being hit with a disastrous $35 million loss in its cryptocurrency mining loan portfolio, the Amesbury-based bank is flying high as New Hampshire’s fastest-growing CRE lender.
Less Demand, Higher Costs Slow NH Industrial Growth
New Hampshire’s industrial real estate market is finally cooling down after a long boom period originally sparked by the COVID-era’s strong demand for warehouse space occupied by e-commerce companies.
New Agent Commission Rules Could Spark Confusion
Industry leaders are hoping for the best but bracing for the worst, and say it could take years to sort out real estate agent compensation issues as new rules take effect this week.
Despite Delays, Will Planned Rail Service Boost South Coast Housing Market?
Realtors in the New Bedford and Fall River areas are bracing for a potential surge in homebuying after the new South Coast Rail commuter lines finally opens next spring, barring yet another delay.
Hot Towns in Tepid Times
Lack of for-sale homes still remains a critical concern across the state, both in hot and not-so-hot communities, but despite that some markets did far better than others this spring.
Mass. Banks Stare Down Zelle Fraud
Sophisticated bank scammers aren’t going away – and nor are controversies over banks’ reimbursement policies for victims of fraud involving leading instant-payment tools.
Pioneer Valley Misses Out on Statewide Listings Bump
Numbers of new listings are only up moderately in the Pioneer Valley, even as the rest of the state sees bigger gains, spurring calls for more housing production.
New Hampshire’s 2017 ADU Failure Has Implications for Mass.
A 2017 law then seen as groundbreaking hardly generated few new homes. It left too much room for local officials to create hidden roadblocks, experts in New Hampshire say.
Cape Sees Rise in New Listings, Bucking Recent Trend
Cape Cod has seen a surprising bump in new home listings, kindling hope that the era of ever-declining inventory might be coming to a close – at least in Barnstable County.
‘Stable, Steady and Scalable:’ FIs Explore Wealth Management
From regional giant Citizens Financial launching a new private bank last year to local banks poaching wealth-management talent from other institutions, the competition to provide more affluent customers with an array of investment and advisory services is heating up.
Will Boston Multifamily Hit Its Own ‘Wall of Maturities’?
The nation’s multifamily owners are facing a financial crunch as they try to refinance construction and other loans. But Boston is likely to see a lot less distress than Sunbelt cities, experts say.
Walden Mutual Growing Well, One Year On
New England’s first new mutual bank in 50 years is seeing strong growth after a little over 12 months in business.
Did a Warm Winter Juice Spring Listing Data?
Early-year data from several sources has shown an uptick in sold homes and new listings. But some are skeptical that the state is seeing signs of a market becoming unstuck.
How Mass. Brokerages Are Adapting to NAR Settlement
Many real estate agents across the state are already altering how they interact with home buyers and sellers in the wake of the surprise decision by the National Association of Realtors to settle pending lawsuits over agent commissions.
Winners in a Bad Year
Massachusetts banks, credit unions and mortgage companies all took major hits in residential lending, but there were a few brights spots that helped some lenders come out on top.
Real Estate Brokers Still Looking to Buy
Expect more real estate brokerage consolidations over the course of 2024 if last year’s activity is any indication. Brokerages that made acquisitions in 2023 are looking for more deals this year.
