Cambridge Hotel Caught in Sonder Bankruptcy Reopening in December
Following the bankruptcy filing of the Sonder hotel chain, a new operator announced it has taken over the management of a Cambridge hotel.
Wellington Housing Pipeline Begins with 289-Unit Clayborn Project
Construction is ramping up for the first in a series of developments that could add nearly 1,100 apartments near Wellington Circle.
Davis Companies Adds Shared Lab Space Provider in Watertown
A shared lab space provider leased nearly 58,000 square feet at The Davis Companies’ 66 Galen St. in Watertown as it expands its footprint in Boston suburbs.
Marcus Partners Expands Industrial Portfolio by 307K SF
Boston-based Marcus Partners expanded its industrial portfolio by 307,053 square feet with the acquisition of five properties in Medford and Chelmsford.
Housing Report Card Gives Mass. ‘Incomplete’ Grade
Massachusetts is unlikely to meet the Healey administration’s goal for 220,000 new housing units’ completion by 2035, according to a new report analyzing the state of the residential real estate market.
State Street Corp. Expands in Burlington
State Street Corp. committed to keep its suburban offices in Burlington through 2037 with a lease expansion and renewal at The District.
One Exchange Place Gets Financing in Worcester
Worcester’s former police and fire headquarters and a district court building received $14.35 million in financing for a mixed-use conversion.
Home Depot Replaces Lab Project at Woburn Cinema Property
Woburn’s Showcase Cinema property – previously in play for a lab development – would be redeveloped as a Home Depot store under a proposal by the Atlanta-based home supplies chain.
High Bid of $42M Submitted for Revere Beach Towers
A developer with a large portfolio of multifamily housing in Boston and North Shore communities submitted the high bid for a trio of Revere Beach apartment towers in a bankruptcy case.
Name Change for NAIOP-MA Reflects Expanded Reach
The region’s largest commercial developers trade group is adopting a new name that better reflects its modern-day focus.
CC&F Starts Spec Development in Woburn
With a $79 million construction loan from Kawa Capital Management, Boston-based Cabot, Cabot & Forbes broke ground on a 180,000 square-foot commercial development in Woburn.
Builders Coalition Summit Nets $16M for Developments
The Builder Coalition’s initial matchmaking event between developers and capital providers yielded approximately $16 million in potential financing for commercial developments.
Law Firm Downsizes in Renewal at 60 State St.
Law firm WilmerHale downsized while renewing a long-term lease at a downtown Boston office tower where it’s been an anchor tenant for nearly a half-century.
DivcoWest Adds Back Bay Tower in $125M Deal
DivcoWest made its second big Boston office acquisition of 2025 with the $125 million purchase of a 245,000 square-foot Back Bay tower.
Cambridge Lab Development Sold to Phase 3
An award-winning life science development in Cambridge was acquired by Phase 3 Real Estate Partners for $25 million.
Somerville Mayoral Candidate Opposes Davis Square Tower
The debate over a potential high-rise apartment tower in Davis Square entered the Somerville mayoral race heading into Tuesday’s election as finalist Jake Wilson stated his opposition to the project.
Boston Councilor Seeks Tax Hike on Apartment Buildings
A Boston city councilor and a landlord group are warning of unintended consequences from a proposal to increase property taxes on large apartment buildings in Boston.
Pennrose Gets $33M Construction Loan for Allston Development
An Allston mixed-use project received $32.9 million in construction financing for the 88-unit housing component.
Procopio Breaks Ground on Nantasket Beach Development
Construction of 132 apartments overlooking Nantasket Beach is beginning following completion of a financing package.
BXP Outlines $1.9B Disposition Strategy
BXP executives outlined plans to sell 23 properties and concentrate investments in “premier workplace assets” in coastal urban markets.
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