New Data Shows Gen Z and Millennials Still Leaving Boston
Gen Z and Millennial residents are leaving Greater Boston, according to a new report from Redfin, although data says the generations are moving for different reasons.
Tax Breaks Could Jump-Start 1.4K Units in Stalled Developments
Four stalled developments could receive tax abatements to help complete financing and break ground on a combined 1,400 housing units in Boston next year.
CC&F Tops Off Woburn Spec Manufacturing Site
Completion is scheduled in 2027 for a new 180,000 square-foot manufacturing development that has newly improved highway access following completion of a $30 million state bridge project.
Will Mass. Take a Pass on Data Centers?
Gov. Maura Healey’s decision to give Massachusetts communities veto power over data center development could ring the death knell for a construction boom before it starts.
Citizens Sues Sofi, Claims Worker Poaching ‘Decimated’ CT Business
Citizens Bank has sued online lender SoFi, claiming it “essentially eliminated its market presence” in Connecticut after hiring away several mortgage employees.
Auction Site in Scituate Has Residential Development Potential
A public auction scheduled for Sept. 24 will offer a nearly 9-acre site on Route 3A in Scituate with potential for residential development.
HYM Proposes 1.8M SF South Boston Development
A 6-acre block of South Boston real estate is positioned for over 1.8 million square feet of development under plans by the new owners who acquired it through foreclosure.
The Gossip Report: Sept. 11, 2026
The first house in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales could be the biggest sale in state history – but there’s a catch.
Jenny Cote Named MAR Realtor of the Year
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors has named Leominster-based Jenny Cote its 2026 Realtor of the Year.
MassHousing Provides Permanent Financing For Swampscott Development
MassHousing has closed on the final financing for the development of WinnCompanies’ Westcott housing project in Swampscott.
Anthropic Inks 24K SF Kendall Square Lease
As it gears up for a potential $2 trillion initial public offering, AI platform Anthropic is establishing its first dedicated office space in Cambridge.
Report Identifies Mass. Permitting ‘Pain Points’
Fragmented local bureaucracies and archaic permitting frameworks remain roadblocks to housing production in Massachusetts, according to developers and consultants.
The Five Mass. Real Estate Stories You Missed in Summer 2026
From rent control to suburban mega-developments, here are the seven biggest stories that happened in Massachusetts real estate in summer 2026 since Memorial Day.
130 Apartments Financed in Lexington Office Park
A Newton developer received nearly $46 million in financing for a 130-unit apartment complex that was catalyzed by Lexington’s MBTA Communities rezoning.
BayCoast Bank Names New Top HR Exec
Baycoast Bank has named Beth Pelletier its new chief human resources and talent officer.
Order Requires Local Approval, Benefit Agreements for Data Centers
Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Tuesday representing her administration’s latest crackdown on the facilities after halting tax breaks earlier this summer.
KS Partners Sells Downtown Site for Residential Conversion
KS Partners completed the $8.6 million sale of a downtown Boston office property that’s approved for a 95-unit residential conversion
After Grocery Ban Expires, Target Seeks Expansion in Somerville
A retail vacancy in Somerville’s Union Square would be filled by landlord Target Corp. under expansion plans to add groceries to its 94,000 square-foot store for the first time.
Will a Looser Fall Housing Market Unlock More Sales?
A trio of powerful forces kneecapped the spring housing market in Massachusetts. Some hope this fall will bring statewide home sales back into the black.
HYM Finds New Opportunities in the ’Burbs
HYM made its name tackling complex urban projects like Bulfinch Crossing. But the financing environment now points it to Boston’s suburbs, Chief Investment Officer Doug Manz says.
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