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The Gossip Report: Aug. 28, 2026
The longtime home of Marc Brown, the creator of the beloved children’s book and television series “Arthur,” takes the second spot in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales.
BXP Buys Waltham Properties for $30M After Rezoning
Office giant BXP plans to build up to 2,000 apartments within three rezoned office parks in Waltham.
Boston Sees Third-Largest Increase in New Listings
The Greater Boston metro has seen the third-largest increase in new listings across the country, according to a new report from Redfin.
Boston, Westford Housing Conversions Win State Backing
Developers including Synergy, Redgate and Nordblom Company received tax credits from the Healey administration to help pay for projects converting out-of-favor commercial properties into 856 multifamily housing units.
MassBankers Supports National Blockchain Network
The Mass Bankers trade group and 38 other state banking associations want to create an industry-owned platform for things like tokenized deposits and smart payment tools.
City Realty Buys Coolidge Corner Portfolio for $23M
Allston-based City Realty Group won a bidding war fueled by the receding possibility of rent control for a nine-building portfolio of retail and residential buildings in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner.
Construction of New Arena at Northeastern Halted
Construction at the site of Northeastern University’s new $500 million athletic complex has been halted following disturbance of asbestos during demolition work at the Matthews Arena.
Judge Says Barros Had No Conflict of Interest, Lets Courthouse Project Continue
A judge found “no legal or logical support” for allegations of conflict of interest tied to the redevelopment of a Springfield courthouse, and denied an injunction that losing bidders sought to pause the project.
Boston Homebuyers Get Best Deals in October: Report
It’s one of five metros where early October is deemed the best time for buyers to get deals, Redfin’s economists say.
Alexandria Sells Kendall Square Properties for $45M
Alexandria Real Estate Equities’ latest disposition activity took place in the East Cambridge life science hub with a $45 million sale at a Kendall Square property.
Life Sciences Jobs Fall in Mass. for First Time in 20 Years
The commonwealth’s prized life sciences industry shed more than 3,600 jobs in 2025, pointing to ongoing strain for biopharma companies.
Newmarket Property Owners Vote for 5-Year BID Renewal
Property owners in Boston’s Newmarket neighborhood renewed its business improvement district for another five-year term, in a vote of confidence in the organization’s efforts to address the encroaching drug and homelessness crisis.
Equity-Rich Homes on Decline in Massachusetts as Equity Lending Rises
The number of homes where the owner of the home has a majority of the equity is on the decline in Massachusetts, as homeowners tap the equity in their homes instead of selling.
New Owner Drops Residential Plan for Troubled Hyde Park Property
The owner who acquired a distressed Hyde Park development site last year is pivoting away from multifamily housing in a new proposal submitted to Boston officials.
Personnel File – No. 455
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Multifamily Fueled Fastest-Growing Mass. Lenders
Bank commercial real estate loan volume increased by 44 percent statewide year-over-year in the first six months of 2026, despite headwinds and uncertainty.
Boston Hit 150 Buildings with Higher Tax Bills After Appeals
The Pioneer New England Legal Foundation says new documents, turned over by city officials as part of its lawsuit, proves the retaliation they allege was widespread.
A Green Light for Project Lite Brite?
Massachusetts’ green energy transition means battery storage facility proposals are showing up close to residential neighborhoods, setting up new permitting battlegrounds.
2026 Is Potentially a Landmark Year for Housing Production Policy
This is shaping up to be the year that Massachusetts adopts a wide-ranging set of policies aimed directly at increasing housing production – if the Legislature comes together to pass what’s on the table.
Hot Property: Forge Lenox
Pennrose’s latest Massachusetts project includes 65 apartments in 13 townhouse-style buildings designed to blend into the Berkshires hills.
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