Commercial Real Estate News
Boston, Advocates Sue Over Supportive Housing Dollars
State and local officials say Trump administration changes threaten housing provided for almost 4,000 people trying to get out of homelessness in Massachusetts.
Formal Development Proposals Sought for Woburn Transit Hub
State agencies are testing the potential for a major development next to a transportation hub in Woburn after receiving multiple responses to a preliminary round seeking to gauge interest.
Allston Yards Apartments Get $90M Financing Deal
After beginning lease-up in mid-2024, the first residential tower at the Allston Yards development received $90 million in financing last week from Pacific Life Insurance Co.
Massachusetts Retail Workers Struggle to Afford Renting
Retailers traditionally use Black Friday sales help them afford their expenses, but a new report released Friday says, in Massachusetts, their workers can struggle to afford to rent an apartment.
Hellenic College Weighs Sale of 25 Acres
Hellenic College is the latest local higher education institution seeking to stabilize its finances through sale of valuable real estate.
Why 2026 Could Be the Turning Point for Housing in Massachusetts
The conversation on Beacon Hill has become sharper and more candid, new polling shows voters want deeper, faster action and pro-housing candidates are winning office.
Five Real Estate Turkeys for 2025
It’s that time of year again, when we recognize the dumb ideas, political cowardice and dodo development plans that add a little extra spice to life in Massachusetts.
Tenant Retention Takes Center Stage
A flexible investment strategy has fueled the growth of Helge Capital. With the Boston multifamily market softening modestly, CEO Oleg Uritsky says it’s shifting to focus on keeping tenants from moving.
CRE Lending Pullback on Horizon?
Anxiety about an economic downturn is everywhere this fall. And if one hits, expect both traditional financial institutions and private lenders to take a step back from commercial real estate.
Hot Property: Omni Parker House
Boston-based Shawmut Design and Construction has completed a $65 million renovation to the longest continuously operating hotel in the U.S
Poll Shows Initial Voter Support for Rent Control
House Speaker Ron Mariano on Monday pointed to voter disapproval of rent control in 1994, but poll results released Tuesday morning highlight support for the proposal in 2025.
Berklee’s $28M Fenway Acquisition ‘Increases Visibility’
Berklee College of Music is expanding its Fenway campus with the acquisition of a residential development site approved for 400 apartments.
Oliver Street-Bain Partnership Sells Woburn Property
A Denver real estate investor acquired the headquarters of a building materials supplier in Woburn for nearly $17.85 million from Boston-based Oliver Street Capital and Bain Capital’s real estate arm.
CommonWealth Builder Offers $25M for Home Ownership Projects
A critical financing source for affordable home ownership developments in Massachusetts is back in business.
Noise Wall Study, Roundabouts Included in Riverside Mitigation Package
A 753-unit housing development that would provide a multi-million-dollar mitigation package is up for approval by Newton officials next week.
Weymouth Ex-Airfield Clears Big Hurdle for Redevelopment
A decades-in-the-making project to transform a mostly vacant former military base south of Boston into a buzzy mixed-use development is poised for a major step forward with an assist from Beacon Hill.
Lupoli’s $600M Oceanfront Redevelopment Approved
Developer Sal Lupoli’s grand reimagining of the Hampton Beach Casino finally has the permissions it needs to seek financing and eventually break ground.
Opportunities and Pitfalls Await Office Investors
Big leases by Hasbro and KKR at trophy office towers have generated buzz about the Boston office market after several years of consolidations and downsizing.
Voters Face a Choice: Build Our Future, or Blow It Up?
Voters are boiling over with frustration as costs escalate in almost every segment of their lives. Will they go for rent control, or new construction as the solution to housing costs?
Supply Glut Hits High-End Logistics Market
Speculative construction of new industrial facilities has ground to a halt in Greater Boston, as lower tenant demand and overbuilding have created a glut of high-end space.
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