Boston Homeowners Still Seeking Move Elsewhere
A net 11,743 Massachusetts residents were looking to leave the state in the first quarter of 2026, according to an estimate based on home-search traffic on listings portal Redfin.
Lack of Inventory Giving Sellers Advantage in Mass.
The pace of home sales may be slower in Massachusetts this year, but sellers still hold the upper hand, observers say.
Chase to Double ‘Community Center’ Expanded Branches
Chase Bank says it’s expanding the number of its bulked-up branches designed to teach financial literacy and support small businesses in underserved communities.
Massachusetts Added Over 34K Homes in 2025
Massachusetts is already 15 percent of the way to its 10-year housing construction goal after just one year, but that pace isn’t likely to be sustained.
Eastern Bank Hires CRE Lender from Chase
Eastern Bank has hired Paul Davis as one of its new commercial real estate relationship managers.
Homeownership Satisfaction High But Affordability Affects Experience
New polling data released this morning shows how housing affordability struggles don’t end in Massachusetts once someone manages to close on their house.
Boston Home Sellers Stay Firm On Concessions
Boston home sellers are reluctant to make concessions compared to the rest of the nation.
Former GFA FCU CFO Headed to NY Credit Union
Channing Harwood is joining New York-based Sunmark Credit Union as the institution’s new chief financial officer.
Stepping Up Once Again
Jim Petkewich started 2024 as the EVP and COO of St. Mary’s Credit Union, then served as interim president and CEO until the credit union hired Grace Lee. Now he’s back in the CEO seat after less than a year
Aging CEOs Create Multi-Faceted Next Generation of Leaders
As the age of bank chief executive officers rises, the next generation of leaders will take a different path to the top than their predecessors.
Mass. AG Secures $7M Settlement For Renters
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has reached a $7 million settlement with LivCor over its rent pricing.
Ion Bank to Merge With The Cooperative Bank
Ion Bank will be merging with The Cooperative Bank, with the latter operating as a division of the Connecticut-based institution.
Massachusetts Real Estate Market Continues Stagnation in May
The Massachusetts residential real estate market continued its slow start to 2026 in May.
Mass. Bank and Credit Unions Testify on Interchange Fees
Massachusetts banks and credit unions argued in support of interchange fees on credit card transactions to a state committee earlier this week.
Bristol County Savings Bank Affiliate Surpasses $1B in Assets
An affiliate of Taunton-based Bristol County Savings Bank has surpassed $1 billion in assets, the bank announced at its annual meeting.
Why Is My Loan Originator on Instagram?
It’s the age of social media video, and Massachusetts’ high-performing loan originators are focusing their marketing efforts on making a personal connection with prospective customers through their phones.
StonehamBank Opens First Branch in 50 Years
StonehamBank is opening a branch at 25 Main Street in North Reading, the bank’s first new location since 1976.
Price Cuts Trending Upwards
Price cuts are becoming more common across the nation and Boston is no different, according to a new report from Realtor.com
Eastern Bank Finances $39M Bridge Loan For Worcester Senior Housing
Eastern Bank is financing a $39 million bridge loan for a recently constructed Worcester multifamily development.
Is Boston a Balanced Market? New Data Suggests So
The gap between the numbers of buyers and sellers in the market is growing in metro areas nationwide, but not in Greater Boston.
