Will More Affordable Market Turn Renters into First-Time Buyers?
Buying a home in Massachusetts right now is the most affordable it’s been in a while. But what sounds like a miracle hides grim news: Homebuying is still out of reach for most renters.
Rizzo’s Motto for Advancement: Staying Prepared
Leeanne Rizzo built layers of experience deal-making in both leasing and investment sales that she brings to her new role leading the New England offices of Avison Young.
Mass. Announces ADU Design Contest Winners
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced that ICON Architecture has won the state’s contest to create free accessory dwelling unit designs on Friday.
WATCH: La Casa Poised to Become ‘Center of the Action’ in South End
After La CASA: the Center for Arts, Self-determination and Activism officially opens May 18, the 4-story structure at 85 West Newton St. will become New England’s largest Latino cultural center.
The Gossip Report: May 1, 2026
The fourth home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts is the brainchild of local architecture firm AW-ARCH.
MBTA Draws Criticism Over Plans to Upgrade Commuter Rail Fleet
A new MBTA locomotive procurement is drawing pushback from transit advocates, who warned Thursday that it could undercut long-term rail modernization goals.
Judge Hears Claims of Boston Tax Retaliation
Attorneys for a downtown Boston office landlord and the city of Boston sparred over whether the court system should decide if the Assessing Department engaged in alleged systematic inflation of commercial property valuations.
Brighton Rep Eyes BRT Line to Connect Kendall, Allston, Longwood
Connecting Greater Boston’s “eds and meds” hubs with a rapid bus line would be explored under a budget amendment adopted by the House on Tuesday night.
Healey Not Giving Up on WNBA Hopes
Gov. Maura Healey isn’t giving up on getting a WNBA team to Boston, she said Tuesday on “Boston Public Radio” on GBH News.
Boston Lagging in AI Office Boom
Early-stage AI companies are driving office space demand in many established tech clusters, but Boston has remained notably absent from the surge.
Copper Mill Releases New Designs for Somerville Tower
Developer Copper Mill released three alternate designs for its Davis Square housing tower following pushback from some neighborhood residents and state officials.
Healey Homebuying Assistance Expansion Opens to Public
First-time Massachusetts homebuyers can now access $25,000 more in state assistance thanks to new state dollars flowing into a popular aid program.
Alexandria Talking With Tech Tenants for Boston Suburbs
Alexandria Real Estate Equities is in negotiations with non-life science tenants to occupy properties in Watertown and Andover as it attempts to navigate the lab space glut.
Bristol County Savings Branch Breaks Ground in Seekonk
“This is more than a groundbreaking for a new building — it’s a major milestone in our commitment to Seekonk,” Chief Revenue Officer Tim Chaves said in a statement.
Boston Climate Strategy Reflects Urgent Timeline for Projects
The city of Boston’s new climate plan says it will stay the course on green building requirements, but it will be several years before construction starts on coastal flooding defenses.
Cities Prod Landlords with Vacant Storefronts
Boston’s angling to be the latest city to try and spur more action from retail landlords with long-term vacancies. Here’s what’s worked elsewhere.
Rhode Island: The Next Frontier for Mass. Bank Competition
As Massachusetts banks search for additional deposits, Rhode Island is becoming an opportune location to look.
Copley Place Revamp Reflects Retail Transition
Simon Property Group should have no problem filling the vacant Neiman Marcus wing at Copley Place for a very simple reason: Luxury retail and restaurants are doing great.
Why Are Mass. Homes Sitting on the Market So Long?
It’s the first spring market where a buyer can’t waive their right to a home in section, and everyone’s trying to figure out how to navigate that. Lamacchia Realty agent James Major is ready with advice.
Hot Property: Cambridge Common House
Lark Hotels expands its portfolio in May with the scheduled opening of its flagship property in Greater Boston, Cambridge Common House.
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