Beacon Hill Should Be Bargain-Hunting on Infrastructure Right Now
Amid a big drop-off in private-sector construction, a relatively booming public sector beckons for contractors seeking to stay afloat.
Full Speed Ahead? Where the MBTA Communities Law Stands
While the dust has settled following the SJC’s decision earlier this month, the MBTA Communities law remains a politically sensitive topic and the threat of municipal lawsuits hasn’t gone away.
More Homes Come with HOA Dues
Nearly two-thirds of all single-family houses started in 2023 were within HOA-governed properties. And fees those associations collect are rising.
Community Good Works
Bristol County Savings Bank Gave $250,000 to help fund a new emergency department at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. See who else gave back.
Brookline Bank’s Fourth Quarter Proves a Mixed Bag
The bank is in the process of forcing the sale of a downtown Boston office building for a residential conversion to remedy problems with a loan secured by the property.
Report Argues More Density Needed Across MBTA Network
Despite having one of North America’s most extensive commuter rail and subway networks, Greater Boston has some of the least-dense areas around transit stations, according to a new report.
Fed Hold Rates Steady, Says Job Market Is ‘Solid’
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue.
Healey Praises Burlington Mall Rezoning Move
In Burlington Tuesday to promote her 10-year transportation funding plan, Gov. Maura Healey also happened to be in the right place to talk up new housing construction after what her transportation chief called a “historic vote” just 12 hours earlier.
Batte Brews Over Claims Accessibility Regs Block Gateway Cities Development
At issue is a state regulation dating to 1968 that says anytime the cost of a renovation project exceeds 30 percent of a property’s assessed value the work must also incorporate changes to make it fully accessible for those with disabilities.
Wu Sees New Climate for Commercial Tax Rate Plan
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu suggested Monday that she hasn’t heard much feedback from Beacon Hill about the latest version of her property tax shift plan, just before a City Council committee hearing launched City Hall’s third attempt at getting a home rule petition through the Legislature.
Fed Expected to Stand Pat on Rates Despite Trump Demands
The Federal Reserve is nearly certain to keep its key interest rate unchanged at its policy meeting this week, just a few days after President Donald Trump said he would soon demand lower rates.
Eastern Bank Won’t Rule Out a 2025 Merger
With the year 2025 already underway, Eastern Bank executives reflected on the Boston-based bank’s merger with Cambridge Trust last year – and said they were open to another deal this year.
Unemployment Up to 4.1 Percent as Firms Add 6K Jobs
Massachusetts experienced the same 4.1 percent unemployment rate in December as the country as a whole, officials said Friday, ending a nearly two-year streak of comparatively lower joblessness in the Bay State.
A Gateway to Clean Energy on Cape Cod
Although the resort town of Barnstable fits the demographic requirements of a gateway municipality, it lacked the typical industrial history and immigrant cultures – until offshore wind projects started taking root offshore.
Multifamily Cap Rates Set to Drop Nationwide, But Stagnation Expected in Boston
While a key measure of multifamily investment returns is set to improve nationwide, Greater Boston is more likely to see stagnation this year – but that might not be a bad thing.
Hot Property: Union 346 Phase II
A new apartment complex in Somerville’s Union Square includes 49 apartments built to Passive House standards.
Price It Right from the Start: Three Strategies to Avoid Costly Listing Pitfalls
Due to persistent high interest rates and lack of inventory, buyers are still sitting on the sidelines. As a result, it’s more important than ever to price your listings correctly right from the start.
Everett Sets a Standard for Housing Production
With persistent and overlapping issues of supply and affordability, it isn’t news to anyone that housing shortages are one of the key challenges facing cities and towns nationwide.
Splitting the Pot on Everett Stadium
Boston and Everett officials have just three months to reach agreements with The Kraft Group over community benefits tied to construction of the New England Revolution’s future stadium on the Mystic River waterfront.
Putting Donors’ Dollars to Work in Housing Production
A career spent in the social impact and human service sectors has impressed upon United Way interim CEO Daphne Principe-Griffin the central importance of housing in improving residents’ quality of life.
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