USQ Lab Tower Gets First Lease
A Cambridge biotech founded by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute oncologists and Broad Institute researchers is the first tenant of the 10 Prospect St. lab building in Somerville.
Developer Picked for 65-Unit Project at Devens
MassDevelopment signed a letter of intent with a Newton-based nonprofit to acquire a 6.6-acre site at Devens for a 65-unit housing project.
Poll Finds Top Concerns: High Costs, Housing and Taxes
Calling Massachusetts “desirable, but expensive,” sponsors of a new poll say it confirms that affordability issues are the “fault line” shaping views of the state’s future.
Why Real Estate Groups Are Driving a Glass House Around Boston
If you saw a glass house driving around Boston this week, it was not advertising the latest trend in architectural design.
Wells Fargo Forecloses on Boston’s 100 Summer St. Office Tower
A lender scheduled a foreclosure auction for a 1.3 million-square-foot Boston office tower that sold for $806 million just a few weeks before the COVID-19 outbreak.
Workbar Expands at DivcoWest’s Back Bay Property
Coworking provider Workbar is expanding its Back Bay location in spring 2027, after announcing three real estate moves in Greater Boston this year.
Alexandria Seeks More Lab Space, Housing Conversion in Cambridge
Alexandria Real Estate Equities is betting on future demand for lab space in East Cambridge with its plan to add 250,000 square feet to Technology Square.
Beacon Bank Names New CEO as Perrault Retires
Beacon Bank named Sean Gray CEO of the bank and its holding company, the Boston-based bank announced Monday morning.
Healey, Driscoll Endorse ‘Starter Homes’ Ballot Question
The campaign to legalize small-lot single family homes statewide picked up two high-profile backers Tuesday morning: Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll.
Feds End Oversight of MBTA that Began in 2022
The federal oversight of the MBTA that began amid a series of incidents including derailments and the death of a Red Line passenger has come to an end, Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday.
More Sellers Offering Concession in Boston Area
Homebuyers are getting concessions from home sellers at an increasing rate in Greater Boston as well as nation-wide, according to brokerage and listings portal Redfin.
DCAMM Offers 72-Acre Campus for Housing Development
The Healey administration’s “State Land for Homes” program is seeking developers for a 72-acre Central Massachusetts site with potential to add up to 386 homes.
Mass. Sheds 7.1K Jobs in August as Losses Mount
Massachusetts has lost about 11,000 jobs in the last two months, almost matching the jobs gained since September 2025.
RJ Kelly Sells 100 Percent Leased Property in Milford
Burlington-based RJ Kelly sold a 100 percent leased retail property in Milford for $10 million after a five-year ownership period.
Wu’s Tax Breaks Not Enough to Restart Housing, Critics Say
The Wu administration’s latest housing initiative underscored frustration in real estate and housing circles that Boston is falling behind in producing housing.
North Shore Houses: Affordable No Longer
The North Shore of Massachusetts used to be an affordable option for Massachusetts homebuyers. But these days, even fixer-uppers can feel out of reach.
A First Look Before You Lease
Workplace environments can make or break a leasing decision. At JLL, it’s Zoe Benson’s job to help tenants across the Northeast understand their options.
Hot Property: 41 LaGrange St.
Creative construction techniques helped POUA and St. Francis House complete a 19-story residential tower on a tiny parcel in downtown Boston on an accelerated schedule.
The Gossip Report: Sept. 18, 2026
The first and second items in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts should be familiar to regular readers. That’s why you should check out the third home.
SJC Dismisses Marshfield’s MBTA Zoning Lawsuit
The highest court in Massachusetts shot down the town of Marshfield’s search for an exemption from the MBTA Communities Act Friday afternoon.
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