Erland to Lead Renovation of Andover Conservation Center
The Northeast Document Conservation Center has retained Burlington-based Erland Construction to lead the renovation of its new HQ.
Massachusetts Medical Society Selling Suburban HQ
The statewide association for physicians and medical students has placed on the market a suburban office building that includes its headquarters and a large conference center.
MassHousing Expands Down Payment Assistance Program
MassHousing has expanded its down payment assistance mortgage program.
Craft Food Halls Reopens in Allston
Craft Food Halls has reopened at the Studio Allston hotel on Soldiers Field Road with a promotional “sip and stay” package for hotel guests.
Wealth Surtax May Generate $3B
State budget honcho Matthew Gorzkowicz told municipal officials Tuesday that the state is on track to rake in nearly $3 billion from its surtax on household income greater than about $1 million, more than double the estimate used to craft this year’s budget.
Boston Luxury Home Price Gains $1M in 5 Years
The median sale price of a luxury home has surged in Boston in recent years, according to a new report from Redfin.
Nauset Completes DTX Housing Conversion
The second phase of a housing conversion project created 36 apartments next to Boston’s Orpheum Theater.
Lender Buys Fort Point Lab Conversion for $57M
Starwood Property Trust acquired a Fort Point office building that was converted into lab space by the previous owners for $57.2 million.
Investor Selling Activity Stays Flat in New England
While investors aren’t purchasing as many single-family homes compared to prior years, they are selling more of these properties, according to a new report from Realtor.com.
The BCEC Is Getting a New Name
The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center will be renamed next month as the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center in honor of Thomas Menino, Boston’s longest serving mayor.
Bulfinch Seeks to Drop Lab Project in Needham
Citing the local lab construction glut, developer Bulfinch is seeking to shelve plans to redevelop a Needham car dealership as a 500,000 square-foot life science complex.
AIA25 Digs Into Emerging Forces in Architecture
The American Institute of Architects’ top annual event placed Boston at the center of the design world last week, giving Massachusetts an opportunity to show off its recent contributions to the built environment.
Marcus Partners Sells Suburban Portfolio for $50M
Boston-based Marcus Partners completed the sale of a pair of suburban logistics properties that it developed in Haverhill and Taunton to an institutional fund.
Mass. Business Confidence Index Remains Pessimistic
While Massachusetts experienced some relief from economic uncertainty that plagued the beginning of 2025, business leaders still have a pessimistic outlook due to uncertainty regarding President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.
Big Costs Could Limit Small Banks’ Ability to Merge
This year started off looking like a bumper year for bank M&A in Massachusetts. But there’s an anchor out there that’s likely holding back more combinations.
Shoppers World Set for Third Act
As the owner of one of America’s first shopping mall properties seeks to add multifamily housing, the city of Framingham is once again debating where – and whether – it should add new homes.
Driving a Winner Forward
Michael Wheeler takes the reins North Shore Bank as it emerges as one of the relative winners amid consolidation pressures buffeting Massachusetts community banks, thanks in part to its own move to join a larger organization.
Hot Property: Munters North American
Munters North American completed construction of a 430,000-square-foot facility that will house its dehumidification and climate control products.
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.
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