Technology Supercharges Opportunities for Rental Fraud
Skyrocketing rents, tougher eviction laws and increasingly sophisticated AI tools are all fueling a spike in rental-application fraud across Massachusetts.
Supply Glut Hits High-End Logistics Market
Speculative construction of new industrial facilities has ground to a halt in Greater Boston, as lower tenant demand and overbuilding have created a glut of high-end space.
Boston’s Running Out of Offices to Convert
Boston office-to-residential conversions are in danger of getting too expensive. Developers rushing into the space are bidding up the price of the few financially feasible buildings left.
Signs of Life in Boston Biotech CRE
Little tiny green shoots are poking up here and there, with leasing activity running well ahead of 2024 totals and the pace of vacancy growth slowing down.
Downtown Flood Defense Plan Seeks Spending Solution
The Wharf District Council faces its most daunting challenge: coming up with the actual funds to pay for what it says are vital protections for downtown Boston.
Understanding the Multifamily Capital Stack Challenge
Multifamily broker Travis D’Amato of Walker & Dunlop says these are indeed good times for buyers and sellers of apartment buildings in Greater Boston.
No End in Sight for Housing Financing Hurdles
Across Greater Boston, approved multifamily building proposals are gathering dust despite strong market fundamentals. Blame banks and investors.
Investing in Service of Strategy
Service Credit Union has launched a new venture capital unit, Service Ventures, with the ambitious goal of investing in cutting-edge financial technology, and it’s placed Brian Regan in charge.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Whatever the name, city pied-a-terre abodes do have something in common: They’ve become an important part of luxury tower development strategies in Boston.
Trade War Truce Likely No Help for Homebuilders
The U.S. and China may have reached an agreement to temporarily reduce the punishing tariffs on vital homebuilding supplies like washing machines, but builders say it’s not likely to relieve their trade-war anxieties.
New Music Combo: Housing in Rock City
Two new Allston-Brighton projects are betting that good design can make good neighbors of musicians and apartments. Here’s why.
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.
