Mass. CUs Want Share of Bank M&A
When Hanscom Federal Credit Union bought a Maryland bank last month, it did something that’s illegal for its state-chartered peers.
Volunteering to Be Top of Mind
Bank philanthropy can feature a lot of standing next to oversized checks. PeoplesBank Chief Administrative Officer Amy Roberts and her colleagues are putting in the hard work, as well.
The Village Bank to Open New Branch in Wellesley
The new branch will, unusually, include a 725-square-foot retail space to be managed by Newton-based retail pop-up brokerage UpNext.
Hanscom FCU Acquires Alden Credit Union
Chicopee-based Alden Credit Union and Hanscom Federal Credit Union today announced they plan to merge, with Hanscom FCU the surviving institution.
Leader Bank to Open Three Branches Across Mass.
Leader Bank has announced plans to open three new branches across Massachusetts in 2026: in the Seaport, the North Shore and on Cape Cod.
Santander to Acquire Webster Bank
The deal makes Santander’s Boston-based U.S. franchise a top-10 retail and commercial bank in the U.S. by assets and a top-five deposit franchise across the Northeast
Serhant Nabs Carucci, Khoury for Boston Launch
One of the Boston area’s biggest names in luxury real estate has signed with Serhant, the brokerage featured in Netflix’s “Owning Manhattan” show, as it expands into Boston.
Boston Luxury Home Market Ends Year Sluggish
Greater Boston saw a drop in pending high-end home sales, homes sold and new listings as 2025 came to a close.
Nearly Half of Boston Homes Sold For Below Original Price in 2025
A new report says half of Boston-area homes sold below the original listing price in 2025, suggesting buyers could get a noticeable discount this spring.
M&T Bank Names new Mass. Regional President
M&T Bank has promoted Jeff Carpenter as its new regional president for its Massachusetts operations.
Will Mass. Condo Market Start to Heal in 2026?
The Massachusetts condo market saw a big jump in buyer activity in 2025, and 2026 could see continued opportunities for buyers, real estate agents say.
Cape Cod Residential Market Slowed Down in 2025
The Cape Cod and Islands housing markets experienced a further cooldown in 2025, new data shows.
Workers Credit Union Has Eyes on Growth
Its new Leominster branch sees the credit union return to the city after previously having a branch presence from 1994 to 2024.
Springfield Sees Most Single-Family Sales in 2025
Springfield saw the most single-family transactions among all of the cities and towns in the state in 2025, according to the latest data from The Warren Group.
Boston Named One of Worst Markets to Buy a Home
While interest rates are on the decline and inventory increased to end 2025, the Greater Boston housing market was named one of the worst in the nation.
Rockland Trust Seeking Organic Loan Growth in 2026
Rockland Trust executives also that due to the bank’s improved credit profile, it is looking to resume “normal” commercial real estate loan growth.
Homebuyer Cancellations Increasing in Boston
Homebuyer cancellations are creeping upwards in the Boston housing market. It’s a sign of just how much power buyers now have.
Helping Home Sellers Navigate a New Landscape
Kristin Keegan is stepping into the presidency of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors as home sellers lose some of the market power they’ve held for many years.
Credit Unions Look to DNA for Successful M&A Deals
Hanscom FCU’s recent purchase of a Maryland bank means its executives face a classic task. But they and other credit union leaders say the industry has advantages over banks.
Lender Takes $72M Charge-Off on Cambridge Courthouse Conversion
Prolific commercial real estate lender Bank OZK told investors Wednesday it’s taking a $72 million loss on the construction loan for the 40 Thorndike St. office tower.
