The Gossip Report: July 17, 2026
Two homes in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive residential sales are both on Nantucket, and are both the same size, but one sold for almost triple the price of the other.
The Sky’s the Limit for UniBank’s Marketing
From traditional billboards to attention-grabbing actions like gas giveaways and flying a banner over World Cup games in Foxboro, Keith Lippert is on the hunt for high-impact ways to market UniBank.
In Maine and Mass., Dems’ Economic Tightrope on Display
Amid the fallout from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign, an overlooked intra-party fight over data centers shows how big of a problem Democrats have across the country.
Hot Property: Columbia Crossing
A former bank property in Dorchester’s Uphams Corner is being redeveloped as 48 affordable apartments, exhibition and commercial space by a pair of local developers.
Boston’s Greenway Stakeholders Are Stepping Up
The renewed energy, increased tourism and positive experiences from our World Cup visitors are happening because the public sector, nonprofits and the private sector worked together.
The Housing Crisis Is an Economic Crisis on the Cape and Islands. The Legislature Needs to Act
Combined, we have more than 60 years of real estate experience on Martha’s Vineyard. We strongly believe a modest regional transfer fee wouldn’t hurt the market.
July 13, 2026
How to Resolve Issues in a Homebuyer’s Credit Report
When you file a complaint with the CFPB disputing something on your credit record, you expect some relief. But you might not always get it.
The Gossip Report: July 10, 2026
It’s not often you come across a gut renovation in Boston that works so hard to charm you, like the fourth house in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales.
Pennrose’s Playbook Blends Preservation and Housing Production
Karmen Cheung is leading affordable housing developer Penrose’s efforts to raise its profile Greater Boston, with at least four mid-sized and one large projects in its pipeline.
July 6, 2026
Hot Property: 75 Dudley St.
Madison Park Development Corp.’s 75 Dudley St. project will create 15 affordable home ownership units on a former city-owned parcel in Nubian Square.
Price Gap Between New, Existing Homes Narrows
The price gap between new and existing houses has been falling in recent years, but buyers are still likely to pay 15 percent more for new construction.
The Fixed-Rate Mortgage Myth Agents Need to Stop Spreading
Soaring insurance rates and property tax increases due to appreciating prices not only stretch a borrower’s budget, but could even lead to foreclosure for more people than you’d think.
The Gossip Report: July 2, 2026
The first two homes in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales show how much difference a half-mile can make, even in one of the state’s most expensive neighborhoods.
Addressing Elevator Issues
America has a serious elevator shortage, and it’s an impediment to developing the amount and types of housing we need to meet demand and improve affordability.
Rebutting Anti-Housing Narratives with Data
After playing a key role authoring the 2024 Massachusetts’ Affordable Homes Act, Eric Shupin is returning to an advocacy role as CEO of CHAPA.
Federal Court Rules Against Luxury Homebuilder
What do you get when you combine a 100-year-old former oceanside inn, an inexperienced luxury home developer and a wealthy out-of-state buyer? You get a lawsuit.
High-End Vacation Rental Rates Continue to Climb
If you act quickly, there’s still a two-week window left in July to rent a $125,000-per-week vacation compound on Vineyard Sound. But most luxury rentals are already booked.
Cementing Sales Through Celebrity Connections
Michael Carucci has $160 million worth of residential real estate listings queued up to sell in his new role with Serhant, the New York City luxury brokerage made famous by Netflix that’s expanding in Boston.
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