In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, financial institutions announced new or renewed big commitments to underserved communities. Will they stick by those pledges despite changing political winds?
Given the ongoing lack of new supply in both the urban and suburban markets of Boston and continued growth in demand, we expect rents to grow at 3.5 percent next year.
You walk into a listing appointment, really connect with the sellers, and nail your listing presentation. Then they tell you, “We’re interviewing three other agents – we’ll get back to you.”
2025 will be a major year for America’s tax system – in fact, the fate of the most significant tax reform in three decades hangs in the balance.
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus stated centuries ago that change is the only constant in life. A few things expected to bring change to the Massachusetts real estate industry in 2025.
While improving, demand-side fundamentals in Greater Boston’s laboratory market remain challenged as life science users continue to exhibit cautiousness in their real estate decisions.
Greater Boston has too few large-scale redevelopment sites for big projects to be the only way we solve the housing crisis. We need to make more room for small operators to flourish.
Massachusetts still has the ability to move forward with a clear strategy that protects our state, despite uncertainty driven by last week’s election.
Callahan Construction expands resources for its customers. Velney Construction gets to expand with less risk in spite of costly government mandates.
For nearly two decades, Robert Kraft, CEO of The Kraft Group, has been trying to move the Revolution to a soccer-specific stadium closer to their Boston fan base.
We don’t necessarily need heads to roll at TD Bank. Rather, we need heads to reflect on when greed is not good, and try to repair the harms their actions caused.
Consistent public school enrollment declines mean that surplus school buildings could be a real source of new homes, but towns and cities often lack the expertise to do it themselves.
Boston is at a critical juncture as it faces a growing housing shortage alongside an abundance of underutilized office space. But the scale of conversions here has, so far, been underwhelming.
Massachusetts recently doubled its annual historic tax credit limit, but while they’re attractive for those committed to preserving historic buildings, they must be used with caution.
If you’re an agent, what counsel can you offer buyers and sellers on the opportunities to embrace – and pitfalls to avoid– when dealing with multiple offer scenarios?
All the code changes put Massachusetts in a better place to address the current needs of our built surroundings.
There is a clear opportunity to embrace sustainability strategies while reconfiguring Boston’s building stock for a more sustainable future.
As the real estate industry continues to struggle with the fallout from the commission lawsuits, increased mortgage rates and a significant decline in the number of transactions, one observer is optimistic.
Understanding the differences between sustainable building practices is nearly as difficult as it is important for real estate agents.
With rent and mortgage payments encompassing almost half of one’s earnings in Massachusetts, it is becoming increasingly harder – and in some cases impossible – for residents to have financial stability.
