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In Housing Fights, It’s Healey Vs. the Homeowner-Voters
It’s one of the biggest have/have-not divides right now in Massachusetts, and it cuts across all racial lines and all economic ones as well, but for the super wealthy. That would be the gap in political and economic power between homeowners and prospective homebuyers...
Homebuyers Enter 2026 with More Power, Uncertainty
Massachusetts homebuyers will have more power in 2026, but concerns about the job market could minimize the impact, experts predict.
The Latest Scam for Homeowners: Fake Utility Billing Websites
It’s the latest scam levied against unaware homeowners. And what makes it so dangerous is that criminals aren’t just blasting out random emails.
2025 Was a Landmark Year for Housing Reform
Across the United States, 2025 marked a turning point for housing policy. After decades of underbuilding, worsening affordability and regulatory drift, states and cities moved beyond pilot programs and symbolic, slow, reforms and began dismantling the rules that made...
Advocates See Opening for Big Reforms in Senate’s Plans for ‘Bold’ Bill
Two of the state’s biggest housing advocacy organizations, CHAPA and Abundant Housing-MA, have thrown their weight behind a wide-ranging piece of legislation.
Why Local Banking Is Essential for Massachusetts
Amid a wave of innovation, one truth remains: local banking remains essential – not just for convenience, but for the economic health of Massachusetts.
The Gossip Report: Jan. 2, 2026
This week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts is all about the vacation.
Wu, Krafts Reach $48M Soccer Stadium Accord
A soccer stadium proposed for the Everett waterfront vaulted one of the biggest obstacles to becoming reality with just hours to spare Wednesday afternoon.
The Most Important B&T Guest Columns You Should Have Read in 2025
These pieces charted the challenges, innovations, big ideas and criticism in the real estate, housing policy and urbanism worlds.
The Massachusetts Bank Mergers That Defined 2025
Massachusetts saw some major bank M&A deals in 2025, but five deals, in particular, helped grow local players’ deposit share.
Newton Office REIT Bankruptcy Negotiations End Without Deal
An office REIT owned by Newton-based The RMR Group has ended negotiations with its creditors, likely sending bankruptcy negotiations into open court.
What’s Holding Back New Housing in Boston?
As a multi-year multifamily construction boom draws to a close, developers expect a lean upcoming year for housing production in Boston as costs pile up.
Technology Supercharges Opportunities for Rental Fraud
Skyrocketing rents, tougher eviction laws and increasingly sophisticated AI tools are all fueling a spike in rental-application fraud across Massachusetts.
Aiming for ‘Bold’ Moves on Beacon Hill
State Sen. Julian Cyr has only chaired the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing since March, but says he’s “been living the housing crisis” for much of his life.
Rent Control Will Kneecap Our Best Tool to Lower Housing Costs
From the Twin Cities in Minnesota, to the metropolises of Europe, Asia and Africa, rent control has devastated new apartment construction, studies and experience show.
In Fight for Deposit Dollars, Banks Wield Data – and Relationships
The Federal Reserve’s fall rate-cutting cycle has local banks staring each other down. At stake: shrinking profit margins and access to the deposits they need to make money.
Statewide Housing Push Must Prioritize Access to Home Ownership
By focusing so intently on rental development and preservation, Massachusetts also risks neglecting the importance of addressing barriers to homeownership.
Expect Another Busy Year for Multifamily Transactions
As we approach 2026, transaction volume in the Greater Boston multifamily market has rebounded, and investors remain bullish about the region.
Tackling the Deals Others Walk Away From
James Keefe arrived at his family’s Boston-based development firm, Trinity Financial, in 2024 just in time to take a key role managing a pair of major local projects.
Court Case to Settle ‘Unfunded Mandate’ Claims Against MBTA Zoning
MBTA Communities Act opponents deride it as an “unfunded mandate” even though academic studies show multifamily housing usually pays more than the services it consumes.
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