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.
Leader Bank Adds First Cape Cod Branch
Leader Bank has added its first branch on Cape Cod, complimenting the Arlington-based bank’s existing loan office in Mashpee
Hilltop Steak House Home Sells For $3.6M
The Lynnfield house built by Hilltop Steak House founders Frank and Irene Giuffrida has sold for $3.65 million, after just one day on the market.
Peabody Named Hottest Market in Country
Peabody has been named the hottest ZIP code in the country. Here’s what local Realtors and brokers think is driving that popularity.
Who Still Needs a Banker’s Advice?
Banks and credit unions spent the last decade retooling branches and marketing to play up their skills in dispensing financial advice. Does that bet still work in a world where consumers turn first to AI?
Bringing Clarity to Deposit Volatility
Deposits have become a lot more volatile, and bankers need a better way to understand these liabilities, argue Justin Bakst and Billy Guthrie of Darling Consulting Group.
$216K Now Needed to Afford Median Boston Home
A hopeful homebuyer will need to make $216,995 to afford a median-priced home in Greater Boston, according to new data from Redfin.
Seller Pricing Power Remains Strong in Mass.
Massachusetts home sellers are staying firm despite the most balanced market seen in many years, and a national market that favors buyers.
BrightBridge Credit Union Completes Core Conversion
BrightBridge Credit Union said it completed converting the former Arrha Credit Union to its own core systems.
Webster First Federal Credit Union Names Chief Risk Officer
Webster First FCU says that the appointment of Colleen Carney reflects the growing importance of risk management at the growing institution.
What Does It Cost to Build an ADU in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts homeowners just got a new, low-cost tool to help them figure out how to build an ADU. But even with a plan in place, they still face big cost hurdles.
Beacon Bank Deals With Four Loans in Second Quarter
Boston-based Beacon Bank dealt with four troubled loans as it sought to improve its asset quality last quarter, the bank announced Wednesday.
