Citizens Bank Increases Stock Buyback After Earnings Call
Citizens Bank has increased its share repurchase program after a successful third quarter, executives said in last week’s earnings call.
Planning Chief Says Boston Should Be ‘Hard to Develop’
Kairos Shen sparred with developers over Boston’s affordable housing rules at an MIT forum, defending the city’s long-term desirability for investors.
Personnel File – No. 460
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored in the Massachusetts real estate and banking industries.
Dorchester Towers Developer Claims Fraud
A lawsuit by Boston-based developer Copper Mill details the collapse of a deal to develop two 18-story apartment towers at 75 Morrissey Blvd. in Dorchester.
Uncertainty Clouds Multifamily Apartment Sales
When rent control was pulled of the statewide ballot, the Greater Boston investment sales market roared back to life. Then came the spike in interest rates.
New Design Firm Promises New Approach
Haril Pandya and Aksel Solberg are leaning on AI and early involvement in projects to turn out better architecture and more growth in their new firm, SPARC.
Wu’s Housing Initiatives Rely on the BPDA She Once Tried to Abolish
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu secured some movement on new housing by tapping the powers of an agency she bashed for years and vowed to scrap.
Boston Home Sales Are Falling Through. Don’t (Only) Blame Interest Rates
Mortgage rate jumps aren’t the only thing forcing Boston-area homebuyers to cancel sales contracts. It’s also because those buyers have more power.
Hot Property: The Drew Hotel
Lark Hotels’ newest property in downtown Plymouth opened its first phase in late September and is preparing for expansion in early 2027.
‘Shot Clocks’ for Development Approvals Miss the Real Source of Delays
Nearly every American thinks building permits should be issued faster. The real way to speed them up is to change how decisions are made in city hall.
The CRA Needs True Modernization. It Doesn’t Need to Be Weakened
Leaders at the OCC and FDIC haven’t done their homework before trying to change foundational banking rules. We invite them to join us and hear what’s really going on.
Beware of Unsavory Refi Sales Pitches
Some lenders are turning to aggressive tactics to preserve their bottom lines while the purchase market continues to flounder, a new investigation shows
Minogue, Healey Dodge Big Housing Question in Final Debate
Neither gubernatorial candidate grappled with a question voters will themselves face at the ballot box: Can towns and cities be trusted to allow enough housing on their own?
The Gossip Report: Oct. 16, 2026
The fifth home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales is one of the last units available in The Archer Residences.
Four Development Projects Get Backing for Tax Agreements
Tax deferments designed to catalyze groundbreakings of 1,400 apartments in Charlestown and Allston-Brighton received support from the Boston Planning & Development Board.
M&T Earnings Highlight Rate Pressure in Third Quarter
M&T Bank executives remained positive headed into the end of the year, but highlighted the pressure the recent Federal Reserve rate hike had on its ability for growth.
Megabanks Post Strong Q3 Earnings, But Warn Inflation Could Bite
Wall Street’s biggest banks reported another strong quarter this week, as consumers keep paying their bills and businesses invest heavily in AI.
Waymo Leases Malden Property for Mass. Expansion
Waymo signed a full-building lease for an industrial property near Malden Center as it pursues approval of its self-driving taxis in Massachusetts.
Former Bruins Goaltender Tuukka Rask Becomes Workers CU Spokesperson
Both Tuukka Rask and the credit union have ties to Finland: The goaltender grew up there, while the credit union was founded by Finnish immigrants in 1914.
Boston Developer Wins Motor Mart Acquisition
Related Beal says it is the new owner of Boston’s Motor Mart garage, but what will happen to the prior owner’s plans for a condo tower?
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