The Gossip Report: July 24, 2026
The first home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive Massachusetts home sales sold for the second-highest price per square foot in Weston since early January.
Post-Acquisition, Needham Bank Reports $2B Boost to Gross Loans
With its purchase of BankProv now completed, Needham Bank says its loan book has grown substantially.
Boston Saw Nation-Leading Listings Boost in June
New data shows Greater Boston homeowners headed to market in nation-leading numbers in June, even as overall inventory fell statewide.
City: Proposed Seawalls Could Leave Major Industrial Areas Exposed
A set of draft recommendations from the federal government leave out major parts of Boston’s economy like the Flynn Marine Industrial Park, the city said Monday.
What It Takes to Build with Faith
Nonprofit developer Bill Grogan is an expert in working with faith groups to build housing on their land, something the state could legalize this summer with “YIGBY” legislation.
The Gossip Report: July 17, 2026
Two homes in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive residential sales are both on Nantucket, and are both the same size, but one sold for almost triple the price of the other.
Downtown Worcester Housing Conversion, Five Others Land HDIP Money
The Menkiti Group’s anticipated 48-unit residential conversion in downtown Worcester landed $3.16 million in state tax credits last week.
The Gossip Report: July 10, 2026
It’s not often you come across a gut renovation in Boston that works so hard to charm you, like the fourth house in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales.
The Gossip Report: July 2, 2026
The first two homes in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales show how much difference a half-mile can make, even in one of the state’s most expensive neighborhoods.
The Gossip Report: June 26, 2026
A rare two houses in Brookline’s exclusive Cottage Farm Historic District take the first and third spots in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales.
The Gossip Report: June 5, 2026
The first home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales may have been sold off-market this time around, but past news coverage shows just how vibrant its interior was under a prior owner.
Battle Lines Emerge in Boston Parking Rules Fight
As Boston city councilors heard testimony from experts and residents about whether to let developers pick how much parking to build, it was clear two camps are emerging on the hot-button issue.
WATCH: Inside Mass. Robotic Builder’s Factory
Modular homebuilder Reframe Systems opened up its pilot factory in Andover for a public tour as part of Boston Tech Week on Wednesday.
The Gossip Report: May 29, 2026
The first home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales may have been sold off-market this time around, but past news coverage shows just how vibrant its interior was under a prior owner.
The Gossip Report: May 22, 2026
Two Nantucket homes, alike in size and sale price, take the second and third spots in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive residential sales.
Researcher: ADUs Hobbled by Zoning ‘Puzzle No One Can Comprehend’
Massachusetts’ accessory dwelling unit success story is being stymied by inconsistent municipal regulations, a new report from The Boston Foundation argues.
This Essay Has Boston’s Real Estate Scene Talking About Texas
Boston and Austin cities could not be more different in how they have dealt with the crushing cost of housing, and the seriousness with which local pols take the issue.
May 18, 2026
Community Good Works
Monson Savings Bank Gave $100,000 to support domestic violence shelter and advocacy, sexual assault counseling and a crisis hotline. See who else gave back.
The Gossip Report: May 15, 2026
The second home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales has one feature thoroughly in tune with its location: a separate garage for your golf cart.
