WATCH: Subscriber Spotlight – Marc Savatsky
Every week we’re featuring one of our subscribers as a way to say thank you! This week, it’s Marc Savatsky, a broker and Boston multifamily developer.
40B Proposal Under Review at Long-Vacant Winchester Site
A 60-unit apartment complex is under review for a Winchester property that previously prompted a court battle with neighbors over plans for a CVS Pharmacy.
French Biotech Establishes Seaport HQ
A French biotech company subleased office space in Boston’s Seaport District for a new global headquarters.
Pinehills Apartments Trade for $122M
A 260-unit apartment complex in Plymouth’s Pinehills community was acquired by a Boston-based institutional investor for $122 million.
Landlord Sues Cambridge Over Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
The suit, filed by the Pioneer New England Legal Foundation, challenges a city law requiring any project of 10 units or more to permanently set aside 20 percent of it as affordable housing.
Landlords Only Getting Partial Section 8 Checks from Boston Housing Authority
Landlords with Section 8 tenants are only getting 25 percent of their payments from the Boston Housing Authority this month. Blame last month’s federal government shutdown.
Newton’s Riverside Development Re-Approved, with More Homes
Nearly 20 years after development on the site was first proposed, Newton city councilors delivered nearly unanimous approval for 753 homes on the parking lots next to the MBTA’s Riverside station.
‘Crazy’ Golf Club Coming to Back Bay
The owner of a Back Bay property is refreshing the neighborhood’s entertainment options with the imminent opening of a 2-story indoor mini-golf arcade and cocktail bar.
Tenant Renews Full Building Lease at Waltham Flex Property
The sole tenant of a Waltham office and manufacturing complex renewed its long-term occupancy with landlord Hobbs Brook Real Estate.
Wu Warns of Big Property Tax Hike
Boston residential property tax bills are projected to increase an average 13 percent starting in January, reflecting continuing declines in commercial valuations that pass the bill to homeowners.
Boston, Advocates Sue Over Supportive Housing Dollars
State and local officials say Trump administration changes threaten housing provided for almost 4,000 people trying to get out of homelessness in Massachusetts.
Formal Development Proposals Sought for Woburn Transit Hub
State agencies are testing the potential for a major development next to a transportation hub in Woburn after receiving multiple responses to a preliminary round seeking to gauge interest.
Allston Yards Apartments Get $90M Financing Deal
After beginning lease-up in mid-2024, the first residential tower at the Allston Yards development received $90 million in financing last week from Pacific Life Insurance Co.
Massachusetts Retail Workers Struggle to Afford Renting
Retailers traditionally use Black Friday sales help them afford their expenses, but a new report released Friday says, in Massachusetts, their workers can struggle to afford to rent an apartment.
Hellenic College Weighs Sale of 25 Acres
Hellenic College is the latest local higher education institution seeking to stabilize its finances through sale of valuable real estate.
Why 2026 Could Be the Turning Point for Housing in Massachusetts
The conversation on Beacon Hill has become sharper and more candid, new polling shows voters want deeper, faster action and pro-housing candidates are winning office.
Five Real Estate Turkeys for 2025
It’s that time of year again, when we recognize the dumb ideas, political cowardice and dodo development plans that add a little extra spice to life in Massachusetts.
Tenant Retention Takes Center Stage
A flexible investment strategy has fueled the growth of Helge Capital. With the Boston multifamily market softening modestly, CEO Oleg Uritsky says it’s shifting to focus on keeping tenants from moving.
CRE Lending Pullback on Horizon?
Anxiety about an economic downturn is everywhere this fall. And if one hits, expect both traditional financial institutions and private lenders to take a step back from commercial real estate.
Hot Property: Omni Parker House
Boston-based Shawmut Design and Construction has completed a $65 million renovation to the longest continuously operating hotel in the U.S
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