Industry News
NAR Settlement Impact Not Felt in New England, So Far
Nearly a year after the biggest national commission settlement was approved, buyer agent commissions haven’t budged much. For real estate leaders in Massachusetts, that’s just fine.
As Funding Wanes, Developers Face Downsizing Decisions
Facing reluctant investors and lenders, developers are pursuing changes designed to salvage projects teetering on the brink of financial feasibility.
I’ve Fallen in Love with the South Coast. You Should, Too
Imagine a community that offers coastal beauty, easy accessibility to major metropolitan areas, a relaxed lifestyle and a growing economy.
What Comes Next After MBTA Communities?
We all agree Massachusetts needs more housing. To get there, do we need a shinier, more tempting carrot, a bigger stick or something in between?
Three Overlooked Levers We Can Pull to Build More Housing
Palatable updates to building codes will unlock tens of thousands of new housing units by enabling more housing in the same volumes.
Hot Property: The Bower
Montserrat College of Art’s new creative complex in downtown Beverly includes affordable artist studios, galleries, performance venues and offices designed to meet the needs of nonprofits and creative professionals.
Real Estate Agents Balk at Negotiating Fees
Homebuyers looking to pay their agents directly have found little success, according to a new consumer group study. That’s not what was supposed to happen.
A Day of Reckoning Drives Auction Business
Bank loans gone bad translate into an uptick in business at Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers, led by founder Marianne Sullivan.
‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Increase in Boston Area
The hidden costs of homeownership are on the rise and Greater Boston has some of the highest costs in the nation.
BPDA Board OK’s Northeastern Plans for Big Housing Investments
Officials OK’d seven projects that will bring 285 new homes to the city, a new Northeastern University arena and the school’s five-year plan to add 1,000 new dorm beds.
The Gossip Report: Nov. 14, 2025
The fourth home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts is part of a complex historic preservation project that included rescuing a famous architect’s home.
Community Good Works
Banks took the Trump administration’s cuts to federal food aid programs during the government shutdown as a signal to step up their giving to food pantries: $270,000 alone in direct response to the cuts. See who else gave back.
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.
Cheaper Mass. Towns Bearing the Brunt of Price Run-Ups
As home prices shot into outer space statewide over the last 10 years, much of that growth was happening in Massachusetts’ most affordable communities.
Salem Five Launches Private Banking Team with Ex-Enterprise Banker
Count Salem Five among the local banks now looking to high-touch, always-on customer service to generate more revenue from their best clients.
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.
Veterans Struggle to Afford Boston Homes
Veterans who are looking to get a home in Greater Boston, will struggle to afford the cost, according to a new report from Redfin.
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