Uncertainty Clouds Multifamily Apartment Sales
When rent control was pulled of the statewide ballot, the Greater Boston investment sales market roared back to life. Then came the spike in interest rates.
New Design Firm Promises New Approach
Haril Pandya and Aksel Solberg are leaning on AI and early involvement in projects to turn out better architecture and more growth in their new firm, SPARC.
Wu’s Housing Initiatives Rely on the BPDA She Once Tried to Abolish
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu secured some movement on new housing by tapping the powers of an agency she bashed for years and vowed to scrap.
Boston Home Sales Are Falling Through. Don’t (Only) Blame Interest Rates
Mortgage rate jumps aren’t the only thing forcing Boston-area homebuyers to cancel sales contracts. It’s also because those buyers have more power.
Hot Property: The Drew Hotel
Lark Hotels’ newest property in downtown Plymouth opened its first phase in late September and is preparing for expansion in early 2027.
‘Shot Clocks’ for Development Approvals Miss the Real Source of Delays
Nearly every American thinks building permits should be issued faster. The real way to speed them up is to change how decisions are made in city hall.
The CRA Needs True Modernization. It Doesn’t Need to Be Weakened
Leaders at the OCC and FDIC haven’t done their homework before trying to change foundational banking rules. We invite them to join us and hear what’s really going on.
Beware of Unsavory Refi Sales Pitches
Some lenders are turning to aggressive tactics to preserve their bottom lines while the purchase market continues to flounder, a new investigation shows
The Gossip Report: Oct. 16, 2026
The fifth home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales is one of the last units available in The Archer Residences.
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