Massachusetts’ Clean Energy Plans Face a Reckoning
The wheels are coming off our current plans to transition to a clean energy future. It’s time for a debate on how we balance the speed of transition with making Massachusetts affordable.
With Ordinance, Boston Targets Climate Change
For a planet with over 8 billion people, BERDO cannot provide meaningful climate change mitigation by itself, but one has to start somewhere.
Why So Many Luxury Rentals? It’s Boston’s High-Cost Environment
Our region’s sustained demand is fueled by affluent renters, a reasonably robust economy and limited inventory, with even fewer new developments on the horizon.
Wellesley Project Was Reinvented to Gain Support
Plans for a 90-unit 40B complex gave way to a 35-unit condominium development after developers’ discussions with neighbors and town officials.
It’s Not All Bad for Buyers
Now might not be the best time to buy a house. But if you are a member of the must-buy group, fear not: the inventory of houses for sale hasn’t been this large since 2019.
Healey’s Executive Order on PLAs Is Good Governing and Good Business
For public entities large and small, from towns to major state divisions, PLAs provide the predictability, safety and equity to large-scale construction projects.
Taming Accelerating Housing Costs
Producing multifamily housing in the commonwealth continues to be a challenge. One of the obstacles to building the new housing we so desperately need has been a sharp increase in the cost of construction.
Sale Price Growth Slows Nationwide, While MA Continues to Climb
Just call it a tale of two real estate markets. Nationally, home prices have begun to level off and even decline in some markets – but here in Massachusetts, we continue to set new records, both statewide and in the perpetually overheated Greater Boston market.
Level the Playing Field: Gateway Cities Need Permitting Reforms
Massachusetts’ 26 Gateway Cities are home to more than a quarter of our state’s population and represent some of our most promising opportunities for economic revitalization, yet they consistently struggle to compete with suburban and greenfield locations when it comes to attracting projects that could help transform their economies.
Low-Fee Brokers Look Increasingly Appealing
Selling your house doesn’t need to cost as much as most agents charge. How does 1 percent of the selling price grab you? Or a flat fee of around $500?
Crash Risks Are Not Necessarily Worsened by Development
Certainly, any safety concern should be taken seriously and addressed promptly, but it’s also easy for the public to overestimate the negative effects (and underestimate the potential positive effects) of new development on road safety.
Celebs Help Sell Houses, Loans
A spokesperson doesn’t necessarily need to be super famous, but they should at least be recognizable.
Be the Change You Want to See
In today’s competitive Massachusetts banking environment, differentiating an institution in a crowded marketplace isn’t just about offering the best rates or services – it’s also about local presence and hands-on community involvement.
Pioneer Institute Says Massachusetts’ Economy is Declining
It’s a wake-up call for elected leaders to move beyond incremental steps and pursue a bold, unified strategy – one that taps our world-class universities, research centers and talent to restore Massachusetts’ edge in innovation and opportunity.
The Big Beautiful Bill Would Harm Transportation in Massachusetts
The bill’s likely harms to Bay Staters who rely on healthcare and food assistance are well known. But it will also make it harder to make the investments we need to secure Massachusetts’ future.
Distressed Sales Show Boston’s Budget Problem Isn’t Going Away
A new report says, based on recent office sales and “weak” property tax collections, Boston’s property tax crunch could be getting worse.
The Number of Million-Dollar Towns Has Tripled in Five Years
It’s one of the Boston area’s most expensive yet fastest-growing clubs, and it’ll cost you seven figures to join. Fortunately, you can spread your payments over 30 years.
The Time America Built Beautiful Homes for 100K People to Deal with a Housing Crisis
During World War I, the US government designed and constructed entire communities for workers and their families, revealing what government-led planning can achieve.
Challenging the Myth: How Good Design Unlocks Office Tower Conversions
Our study of Boston’s One Lincoln and a successful conversion of a similar New York City office building show underutilized office towers can, in fact, become viable and vibrant housing.
Municipalities Must Consider Climate Change in Comprehensive Planning Process
For many towns and cities, issues like rising seas and extreme weather are new issues with a steep learning curve. They need help to integrate these issues with traditional planning concerns.
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