Lab Tenant Demand Rebounds, as Leasing Gravitates to Suburbs
Demand for lab space rebounded in recent weeks, but much of life science tenants’ leasing activity gravitated to suburban properties rather than the East Cambridge industry epicenter.
Real Estate Protests, Spilka Stands By Broker Fee Law
The Small Property Owners Association pulled together a mix of landlords, brokers and real estate agents outside the State House to protest the state’s new ban on tenant-paid apartment broker fees.
Berkshire Reports Best Quarter Since 2021 Turnaround Launch
While its executives wait for regulators to approve a proposed merger with Brookline Bancorp, Berkshire Bank executives got to bask in the glow of a strong quarterly earnings report.
Industry Group Envisions Boston Fisheries Museum in Seaport
A major lab project nearing completion in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park is providing seed money for the first-ever museum to memorialize what was once a major city industry.
Are Federal Opportunity Zones Living Up to Their Promise in Mass.?
It’s a rare Trump policy aimed at lifting poor communities, but it’s unclear how much it’s doing locally.
Auction Scheduled for Wellington Lab Development Site
A foreclosure auction is scheduled next month for a development site near Medford’s Wellington Circle approved for a $200 million life science tower.
State Street Corp. Reportedly Leaving Channel Center
A State Street Corp. division will vacate its Channel Center offices in Fort Point and relocate staff to Burlington, North Quincy and the One Congress tower at Government Center, according to a report.
Cambridge Development Could Include Nearly 2.1K Homes
Healthpeak’s 4.6 million square-foot proposal would also have a long-sought-after pedestrian and bike connection to the MBTA’s Alewife station.
No, the Boston-Area Median Home Price Isn’t $1M
The median-single-family sale price in Greater Boston hit another high last month even as the number of homes for sale on the market grew.
Rockland Trust CEO: Now Aiming for Organic Growth, Not Mergers
Rockland Trust built its sizable position in the Eastern Massachusetts banking market on 20 years of successful acquisitions. But these days, it’s focused on demonstrating it can grow on its own.
Lender Submits $65M Top Bid for Wellesley Lab Conversion
The mortgage holder submitted the high bid for a Wellesley office complex where developers had pivoted to life science but failed to gain traction.
State Orders Fire Safety Plans from Assisted Living Developments
By the end of next week, all 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts will be required to send a letter to all residents and families detailing fire safety protocols, evacuation procedures and key points of contact.
Cambridge Rezoning Off to a Shaky Start
Since Cambridge took a bold step to allow 4- and 6-story multifamily housing across the city, there’s been strong interest in new projects. But overlooked regulations threaten to undermine new housing.
A Big, Beautiful Boost to Homebuyers’ Budgets?
The Big Beautiful Bill could see homeowners hold off on selling homes, further constraining the numbers of homes hitting the market across Massachusetts.
Hot Property: Worcester’s The Cove
Residents of V10 Development’s new Worcester apartment complex can take in the minor league baseball action at Polar Park without ever leaving the property.
Citizens Private Bank Continues to Make Progress
Citizens’ new private bank reported a $4.7 billion increase in deposits year-over-year.
Boston Eliminates BCDC Reviews for Smaller Projects
Real estate developments under 200,000 square feet will no longer be required to undergo a lengthy design review process in a move the Wu administration said would make housing easier to build.
The Gossip Report: July 18, 2025
The fourth home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive recent Massachusetts home sales looks like it could double as a movie set.
Anchor Line JV Lands 41K Lease at Bedford Campus
A joint venture of Boston-based Anchor Line Partners and Alloy Properties secured a pair of leases in their suburban portfolio totaling 67,000 square feet in Bedford and Waltham.
Lynnfield Commons Sold for $81.5M
Braintree-based John M. Corcoran & Co. sold a Lynnfield apartment property to a partnership of Boston-based Taurus Investment Holdings and L&G for $81.5 million.
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