2026: All About Educating the Buyer

As real estate agents get ready for the spring housing market, there’s a lot they need to learn to be ready for their buyers, says Judy Nevarez, the new president of the Realtor Association of the Pioneer Valley.

Expanding Virtual Views of Spaces and Places

Boston PR executive Lisa Nickerson is starting a new chapter, as CEO of real estate tech company Infinityy. The firm promises big enhancements to property listings and AI analysis of what’s driving buyer interest in homes.

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.

An Advocate for Organized Real Estate

Joselin Malkhasian is stepping into the presidency of the Greater Boston Association of Realtors at a time where such trade groups are facing questions about their efficacy.

A New Face in a Familiar Place

After his last employer merged with a major local competitor, Steven Mead now finds himself back leading commercial lending at a medium-sized community bank: East Cambridge Savings Bank.

Others’ Mergers Create an Opening

When Amesbury-based BankProv came up for sale, Needham Bank faced plenty of competition. Deal in hand, CEO Joseph Campanelli said, his bank is looking forward to “a lot more synergies than we anticipated.”

Tenant Retention Takes Center Stage

A flexible investment strategy has fueled the growth of Helge Capital. With the Boston multifamily market softening modestly, CEO Oleg Uritsky says it’s shifting to focus on keeping tenants from moving.

Hastings Marks a Half-Century in Homebuilding

It’s been over 40 years since Tom Hastings started his homebuilding odyssey with the innovative Leisurewoods 55-and-over development in Rockland. Along the way, he’s turned bunkers into housing and helped transform the Hingham Shipyard.

A Digital and a Physical Footprint

Cambridge Savings Bank President and CEO Ryan Bailey says the bank will evaluate opportunities to grow its presence in the state, whether through more branch openings or merger and acquisition activity.