Builders Coalition Summit Nets $16M for Developments
The Builder Coalition’s initial matchmaking event between developers and capital providers yielded approximately $16 million in potential financing for commercial developments.
Law Firm Downsizes in Renewal at 60 State St.
Law firm WilmerHale downsized while renewing a long-term lease at a downtown Boston office tower where it’s been an anchor tenant for nearly a half-century.
Wu Wins, Everett’s Mayor Out: What Boston-Area Elections Mean for Housing
Housing and development were on the ballot in many Greater Boston cities and towns last night, and they seem to have come out on top in many communities.
DivcoWest Adds Back Bay Tower in $125M Deal
DivcoWest made its second big Boston office acquisition of 2025 with the $125 million purchase of a 245,000 square-foot Back Bay tower.
Suffolk Outlines Changes to Newmarket Campus
New England’s largest construction manager has a future project close to home in its pipeline: renovations to its Roxbury headquarters that would create new amenities for employees and visitors while improving security.
Cambridge Lab Development Sold to Phase 3
An award-winning life science development in Cambridge was acquired by Phase 3 Real Estate Partners for $25 million.
Healey Defends Plans for West Roxbury Homeless Shelter
Facing community resistance to a planned homeless shelter in West Roxbury, Gov. Maura Healey on Monday underscored that the families set to move in are “Boston families.”
Newton Office REIT Files for Chapter 11
A Newton-based office REIT with a heavy concentration of U.S. government tenants filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Making Way for New Generation of Housing Leadership
Under Clark Ziegler, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership has become an important financial partner for housing developers and first-time homebuyers. Now, after 35 years he’s handing over the reins.
Boston’s Housing Permitting Lags Despite Support for Zoning Changes
Boston is feeling one of the most pronounced housing crunches in the country. But Mayor Michelle Wu has shied away from setting housing production targets.
ADUs Are Not a Panacea for Massachusetts’ Housing Crisis
ADUs do hold some promise. But they can’t be built at the scale and affordability levels needed, nor in the right places, to be a load-bearing part of our strategy.
A Commitment to Relationships Will Set You Apart in Property Management
What makes for a good client relationship? At the heart is trust and likability. To get there, you need the right people, and you need to retain them.
It’s Round Two in the Boston Real Estate Tax Battle
The latest idea from a city pol to head off spending cuts: pile more taxes on the backs of apartment owners. But even a mayoral ally worries it’s a bad idea.
Subscriber Spotlight: Jenn Schultz
Every week we’re featuring one of our subscribers as a way to say thank you! This week, it’s Jenn Schultz, a partner in the Boston office of law firm Nixon Peabody.
Somerville Mayoral Candidate Opposes Davis Square Tower
The debate over a potential high-rise apartment tower in Davis Square entered the Somerville mayoral race heading into Tuesday’s election as finalist Jake Wilson stated his opposition to the project.
Healey Urges Lawmakers to Put ‘Stake in the ground’ with $400M Biotech Investment
While $400 million won’t be enough to fill gaps left by federal cuts to higher ed and biotech, Gov. Maura Healey and business leaders argue it will keep Massachusetts from falling behind in the sectors it touts the most.
Boston Councilor Seeks Tax Hike on Apartment Buildings
A Boston city councilor and a landlord group are warning of unintended consequences from a proposal to increase property taxes on large apartment buildings in Boston.
Pennrose Gets $33M Construction Loan for Allston Development
An Allston mixed-use project received $32.9 million in construction financing for the 88-unit housing component.
Procopio Breaks Ground on Nantasket Beach Development
Construction of 132 apartments overlooking Nantasket Beach is beginning following completion of a financing package.
BXP Outlines $1.9B Disposition Strategy
BXP executives outlined plans to sell 23 properties and concentrate investments in “premier workplace assets” in coastal urban markets.
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