MIT Tower Gets $522M Financing from BNP Paribas
A 25-story high-end residential tower in Cambridge’s Kendall Square received $522 million in mortgage financing from BNP Paribas.
Sales Hold Steady in Greater Boston According to Zillow Report
Home sales numbers were down across the nation in September, but not in Greater Boston, according to a new estimate.
Survey: Mass. Biz Torn Between Growing Economy, Rising Costs
Business confidence ticked upwards among Massachusetts employers in September but sentiment remained in negative territory.
Healey Pitches 104 MA Neighborhoods for OZ 2.0
The Healey administration’s nominations for the next round of federal Opportunity Zones include a number of emerging and stalled development sites across Massachusetts.
Boutique Hotel Pitched for Fire-Damaged Boston Wharf
A burned-out waterfront office building near Boston’s Long Wharf will be replaced by a small hotel, according to a letter sent to city officials.
Hot Property: Newburyport Crossing Phase III
A $6.5 million state Momentum Fund investment enabled MINCO Development Corp. to obtain construction financing for the third phase of Newburyport Crossing.
Boylston Properties Seeks Arsenal Yards Buyer
The retail and multifamily buildings in Watertown’s Arsenal Yards hit the market this week, in what could become one of the biggest real estate deals in years.
Nursing Home Rules on the Move After Newspaper Investigation
The Healey administration plans to bring regulations to the Public Health Council to implement a two-year-old law that directed the state to consider out-of-state issues when weighing a nursing home license.
Mass General Brigham Is Somerville Lab Tower’s First Lease
A 100,000-square-foot lease chips away at the 74M tower’s status as a symbol of Greater Boston’s lab gut, as Banker & Tradesman first reported in August.
The Gossip Report: Oct. 2, 2026
This week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales turned up nothing but Nantucket transactions.
118K SF Downtown Salem Development Completes Financing
Beverly-based Windover Construction has begun construction of 115 apartments in downtown Salem, where WinnCompanies recently completed a $48 million financing package comprising 25 sources.
Harbor Towers Get a 50-Year Reprieve from Nature
The nor’easter in late September spared the Harbor Towers condominiums, located steps from the downtown Boston waterfront. Trustees say a recent $20 million investment ensures that the property will withstand coastal storms for decades to come.
Beacon Bank Renovates Branches
Beacon Bank has renovated nine branches in Berkshire County, part of a multi-million-dollar project, according to the bank.
NorthBridge Sells Boylston Distribution Center for $90M
Rising fuel costs are putting a premium on well-located warehouse and distribution centers, factoring into the $90 million acquisition of a central Massachusetts property.
River Run Grabs Top Eastern Exec as Future CEO
River Run Bancorp has named Sujata Yadav its next president and CEO. She will lead River Run as well as its three constituent banks.
Studio G Architects Names Next Leader
Boston architecture and planning firm Studio G has announced founder Gail Sullivan plans to retire.
State Housing Chief Says More Funding Coming for Development
Massachusetts’ top housing official said more public assistance is coming for developers of multifamily projects, including $200 million of state transportation funding to jumpstart projects.
St. Mary’s Credit Union Names Ex-HarborOne Exec New President and CEO
St. Mary’s Credit Union has its third new leader in less than a year as President and CEO Jim Petkewich retires.
Healey Seeks Project Labor Agreement for Cape Bridge Project
State officials have issued a request for proposals for a team to design and build a new Sagamore Bridge, and the firm that wins the bid must agree to a project labor agreement.
Cambridge Councilors Seek to Rein in Citywide Upzoning
Cambridge officials took a step towards rolling back the city’s historic 2024 citywide rezoning, which has prompted a backlash from some residents about the scale of recent multifamily development.
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