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Trump Administration Threatens to Cancel Cape Bridge Funds
Rattled by news delivered in the form of a White House tweet, high-ranking elected officials in Massachusetts said megaprojects to replace two federally owned Cape Cod bridges are still “moving forward.”
‘Third Rail’ of Local Politics Is on the Ballot
Politics and real estate have long been intertwined, but seldom as directly as in the choices that voters face in the ballot box next month. And housing advocates are hoping to score some wins.
Design and Build Combination Gains Momentum
Jonathan Garland is finding success combining architecture and development services under the umbrella of J. Garland Enterprises, his Boston-based company.
Court Case Could Help End Shady Tax Foreclosure Practices
For years, cities and towns across the nation seized homes and properties for back taxes and then sold them off for hundreds of thousands of dollars, pocketing the gains.
Hot Property: 255 State St.
Three new transactions raise the occupancy rate of the Pembroke-owned office building on the downtown Boston waterfront to 98 percent.
Realtor-Supported Housing Policies Beginning to Show Results
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors has stood on the frontlines of this crisis, seeking to be a key partner as Gov. Maura Healey and Legislature work to fix it.
Boston Landlords Forced into Concessions in September
Massachusetts’ rental markets continue to see rent growth, but depending on the location of the units, landlords are being forced to make concessions.
Dolan Picked to Head Lincoln Property’s New England Brokerage
Veteran commercial real estate executive John Dolan is headed to Lincoln Property Co. to lead its New England brokerage operations.
BPDA Approves 790K SF Charlestown Development
The showpiece of the Wu administration’s efforts to turn vacant properties into multifamily housing received a key approval from Boston officials.
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FoxRock Lands Arbella HQ in 178K SF Lease Deal
After acquiring a Quincy office building for a steep discount in 2024, FoxRock Properties landed a corporate headquarters tenant in Arbella Insurance.
C&W Names New Industrial Team in Boston
Two new brokers joined Cushman & Wakefield’s Boston office to bolster its industrial team, making the move from Newmark.
BXP Plans 480 Homes in New Weston MBTA District
After rejecting an initial plan in 2024, Weston voters approved a rezoning plan to create four new multifamily housing districts under the MBTA Communities law.
Zillow Expands Renter Credit-Building Service
A new deal with software company Esusu will let Zillow offer renters direct-to-consumer credit reporting.
Davis Companies Starts 289-Unit Industrial-to-Residential Redevelopment
The Davis Companies accelerated its multifamily housing pipeline with redevelopment of an industrial site as 289 apartments and townhouse-style residences.
BGI Pursues Quincy Center Multifamily Project
A Boston-based developer known for its Seaport developments is entering Quincy Center’s multifamily building scene with a proposed 7-story apartment complex.
Alewife Park Lands 246K SF AI Startup
West Cambridge’s lab submarket got a boost from an AI-focused startup’s 235,000 square-foot lease at 1 and 5 Alewife Park.
Boston Developer Continues Medical Portfolio Expansion
Boston-based Sendero Capital expanded its medical property portfolio with the acquisition of a Woburn building anchored by Winchester Hospital.
United Therapeutics Buys Lexington Clean Rooms Facility
A publicly traded life science company acquired a clean rooms facility in Lexington from Brammer Bio for $21.5 million.
Applegreen Controversy Follows a Familiar Path for MassDOT
Two MassDOT-owned parcels in Boston’s Back Bay and Chinatown sit undeveloped while officials await signs of progress from their hand-picked developer, Peebles Corporation.
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