Copley Place Revamp Reflects Retail Transition
Simon Property Group should have no problem filling the vacant Neiman Marcus wing at Copley Place for a very simple reason: Luxury retail and restaurants are doing great.
Tight Supply Stabilizes Boston Retail Market
Boston’s retail market is entering 2026 as one of the tightest in the country, but growth is becoming more selective.
Investors Seek Hard Assets Amid Market Turmoil
Robert Horvath focuses on retail transactions, helping Lynnfield-based Horvath & Tremblay scale its brokerage platform across the U.S.
What’s Driving a Strong Retail Investment Market?
In many markets, there is literally not enough available space to meet the level of tenant demand. We anticipate this challenge to remain permanent.
Designing Affordable Housing Projects That Pencil
Affordable housing projects are becoming difficult to deliver. Each city rule may be well-intentioned, but together they push projects beyond what the economics will support.
A Beacon Cuts Through the Housing Crisis
As a former Star Market property sat vacant in Somerville and financial hurdles delayed redevelopment, Beacon Communities stepped in under CEO Dara Kovel.
Solving the Affordable Equation Off-Site
A nearly completed affordable housing project in Dorchester could serve as a model for future use of modular and off-site construction in multifamily developments.
An Affordable Home in the Hand Is Worth Preserving
While we are investing billions of vital dollars in affordable housing production we must also ensure we are not allowing existing affordable units to be lost.
Starter Home Question Could Catalyze Construction
Two recent zoning reforms may not fix the housing shortage in Massachusetts. But a potential game-changer is on the horizon in the form of an initiative petition.
Boston Lodging Industry Covets Canadian Comeback
Only about 600,000 Canadians are expected to visit Greater Boston this year, down from 900,000 in prior years. It’s creating a challenge for local hotels.
For Boston Hotels, 2026 Is a Year of Cautious Optimism
While the outlook for Boston hotels’ revenue growth is positive, expense pressures persist, driven by continued increases in labor and other operating costs.
Rising Costs Crimp Hotel Industry’s Bottom Line
Hotel developers and owners turn to Pinnacle Advisory Group and its new managing principal, Sebastian Colella, for advice on how to pivot to profitability.
Despite Headwinds, Boston’s Hotel Market is Well-Positioned for Growth
Boston has one of the most balanced bases of demand in the country, little prospect of adding new hotels and has three big demand-drivers ahead this summer.
Hotel Management Agreements Are Critical for Hospitality Properties. Here’s How They Work
It is an understatement to say that hotels are different from other CRE investments. To understand why, you have to understand hotel management agreements.
Cracking the Code for Gateway Cities Development
Decades after they roomed together at Boston College, Lucian McPherson and Kevin Mapp went into business full-time to accelerate the growth of McPherson Development.
Duplexes Put a Dent in Gateway Cities Housing Crisis
Old-style duplexes make up only 3 percent of new homes in Massachusetts. But CDCs like OneHolyoke are keeping them alive in the state’s Gateway Cities.
The American Dream Is Wobbling in Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities
They’ve been launching pads for families to obtain a better life. But Massachusetts is neglecting support for homeownership and entrepreneurship.
Mass. Gateway Cities’ Big Assets Make Big Impacts
Massachusetts’ 26 Gateway Cities are important hubs, cultural centers and seats of government. They also have large sites ready for development and redevelopment.
Springfield Ties Future to Gaming
The MGM casino revitalized an area of the city heavily damaged in a 2011 tornado. It’s now generating millions of dollars in taxes and thousands of permanent jobs.
Technology Supercharges Opportunities for Rental Fraud
Skyrocketing rents, tougher eviction laws and increasingly sophisticated AI tools are all fueling a spike in rental-application fraud across Massachusetts.
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