Martha’s Vineyard Estate Sells for Record Price
An estate in Edgartown has traded hands in two transactions totaling $43 million, but to two different buyers. It’s the most expensive residential property sold in state history.
Eagle Bank Expands into New Hampshire
Eagle Bank is expanding into New Hampshire as it plans to open its first branch at 40 Bridge St. in downtown Portsmouth.
Greylock FCU Partners With MassHousing ADU Lending Program
Another local lender has joined MassHousing’s accessory dwelling unit loan program.
KeyBank Names New England Business Market Lead
KeyBank has named a new New England business banking market leader.
AI Agent Shoppers Challenge Lenders’ Fraud-Fighting Tools, Experts Say
Existing fraud-fighting tools are built to look for robot-like activity. But that means they try to stop legitimate AI agents from doing someone’s shopping for them.
BofA Boston Executive Named Chair of Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Bank of America’s Massachusetts President Miceal Chamberlain has been named the new chair of the board of directors for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
Boston Sees Third-Largest Increase in New Listings
The Greater Boston metro has seen the third-largest increase in new listings across the country, according to a new report from Redfin.
MassBankers Supports National Blockchain Network
The Mass Bankers trade group and 38 other state banking associations want to create an industry-owned platform for things like tokenized deposits and smart payment tools.
Boston Homebuyers Get Best Deals in October: Report
It’s one of five metros where early October is deemed the best time for buyers to get deals, Redfin’s economists say.
Equity-Rich Homes on Decline in Massachusetts as Equity Lending Rises
The number of homes where the owner of the home has a majority of the equity is on the decline in Massachusetts, as homeowners tap the equity in their homes instead of selling.
Multifamily Fueled Fastest-Growing Mass. Lenders
Bank commercial real estate loan volume increased by 44 percent statewide year-over-year in the first six months of 2026, despite headwinds and uncertainty.
A Bet on Independent Brokerage
As larger residential brokerages eat up their smaller competition across the country, Brian Pothier and his colleagues on the LuxRECapeCod team are striking out on their own.
Uptick Reported in Boston Home Sales Falling Through
Home-sale cancellations are on the rise in Greater Boston, according to a new report from the brokerage and listings portal Redfin.
Needham Bank Opens Branch in Prudential Center
Needham Bank has opened the doors to its newest branch in Boston’s Prudential Center, bringing its total to 22 in Greater Boston and New Hampshire.
SCU Credit Union Names New Chief Lending Officer
SCU Credit Union has named Kevin Brower its new chief lending officer.
LuxRECapeCod Cuts Ties With Gibson Sotheby’s
The LuxRECapeCod team has cut its ties with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty and opened a new office as an independent brokerage.
America’s Homebuyers Force Price Cuts. Boston’s Can’t Catch a Break
Boston homebuyers still face a tough market. But a rift is emerging between the non-luxury and luxury markets that’s letting better-off buyers be picky.
Avidia Announces Big Stock Buyback
After converting from a mutual bank to a stock institution just one year ago, Hudson-based Avidia Bank has announced plans to spend $30 million buying back its stock, according to SEC filings.
Berkshires Bank Merger Births Trailmark Bank
Adams Community Bank and Pittsfield Cooperative Bank will become Trailmark Bank when the two institutions combine later in 2026, the two banks said this week.
Families Struggling to Afford Rent in New England
Greater Boston families with children are more rent-burdened than the overall rental population, according to a new report from Zillow’s economists analyzing census data.
