Transportation To-Do List for Revs Stadium
Environmental organizations are asking for iron-clad commitments from The Kraft Group to pay for public transit upgrades that reduce vehicle use and emissions.
What Does It Cost to Build an ADU in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts homeowners just got a new, low-cost tool to help them figure out how to build an ADU. But even with a plan in place, they still face big cost hurdles.
Hot Property: Bedford Woods
Tenants are starting to fill up the formerly vacant Bedford Woods campus following its January acquisition by Woburn-based Cummings Properties.
Protecting Boston’s Buildings from a Hidden Hazard
Christian Simonelli leads the Boston Groundwater Trust, an independent nonprofit that has a key hand in major construction projects in iconic neighborhoods like the Back Bay
Bay State Rises to 15th for Businesses, Dragged Down by Costs
Massachusetts rose to 15th overall in CNBC’s top states for business ranking in 2026, though it still faces challenges due to how much it costs to do business here.
The Gossip Report: July 31, 2026
The first entry in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales made a bit of a splash the last time it was listed, thanks to a transparent elevator.
Fenway Apartment Portfolio Trades for $37M
A pair of apartment buildings in the Fenway traded for $37.5 million in two acquisitions by the owner of a Beacon Hill hotel.
Barros Backs Away from Springfield Courthouse Project as Legal Pressure Mounts
John Barros, interim director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, has withdrawn from the development team behind the controversial Springfield courthouse project as legal and political pressure mounts over the state’s selection.
Federal Housing Law Includes Modest Help for Mass.
A new bipartisan housing law includes financing reforms and zoning incentives that could chip away at some of the many barriers to building in Massachusetts. But its flashiest provision won’t do much.
Beacon Bank Opens Branch in Braintree
Beacon Bank recently held a grand opening ceremony for a new branch in Braintree, marking its expansion on the South Shore.
This Chinatown Tower Is Returning to Its Industrial Roots
The Hudson Building was built for garment manufacturing nearly 100 years ago. Now, it’s catering to 21st century tenants wanting scarce industrial space in the urban core.
Affordable Condos Remain Available at New Lowell Development
A newly completed development in Lowell’s Acre neighborhood created 33 affordable home ownership condominiums after receiving funding from the state’s Commonwealth Builder program.
Luxury Brokerage Adds Ex-Coldwell Banker Realtors
Former Coldwell Banker Realtors Steve and Nicole Connolly are joining MGS Group Real Estate, the latter brokerage announced.
Gibson Sotheby’s Acquires North Shore Brokerage
Boston-based Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty acquired a 40-agent brokerage, significantly expanding its footprint on the North Shore.
Lender Takes Over South End Properties from Lab Mega-Landlord
BioMed Realty wanted to make 321 Harrison Ave. and 1000 Washington St. an extension of Boston’s life science cluster. But demand for lab space has crashed.
After Proposing Hotel, Developer Lists Waterfront Property
Less than six months after proposing a 113-room luxury hotel and restaurant on the Boston waterfront, the new owners of the Atlantic Avenue property are looking to sell.
Senators Show They’re Up for Some of ‘Fun Agenda,’ but Not All of It
A local option for happy hour, capping the resale prices of concert tickets and studying ways to host more soccer tournaments made it into the bill.
Canceling Out Zoning Reform
Do Massachusetts’ zoning fixes matter if the building code doesn’t allow most “missing middle” developments to pencil out? Welcome to the next frontier in housing reform.
Hot Property: 125 High St.
New amenities have helped sign nearly 150,000 square feet in lease renewals and expansions at Tishman Speyer’s 125 High St. in Boston’s Financial District.
Condo Tower Fills a Gap on the Greenway
Long before office-to-residential conversions became a hot topic, Curtis Kemeny was showing developers how to maximize opportunities.
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