The CRE Insider
More Private Dorm Developments Making the Grade
Private developers are eager to build student housing in Boston. And city officials want more college students out of the rental market. But new dorms face thorny neighborhood politics to make it happen.
Advice for Developers Fills the Luxury Market Niches
Over the past four decades in Boston-area luxury brokerage, Sue Hawkes has followed the market’s shifts during up-and-down cycles. Now, her firm is casting an eye towards the suburbs.
Wall Street Investors Return to Boston Bidding Pool
Institutional investors returned to bidder pools for apartment complexes on the market in Greater Boston during 2024, resulting in more competitive sales processes and driving up prices.
‘Affordable Housing’ Has a Special Meaning in Mass.
Before joining the chorus of promoters of “affordable housing,” one might want to consider the meaning of that term, and its consequences.
Medford Mayor Objects to Tufts Dorm
Tufts University is trying to reduce the impact its students have on the local rental market. And a state law could help them overcome neighbors’ opposition.
Beacon Hill Gives a Reprieve to Housing Developers
A two-year permit extension in recent state legislation throws multifamily developers a lifeline – but no silver bullet to overcome still-high obstacles to housing projects breaking ground.
Declining New Construction Has Driven Boston Apartment Pricing Higher
Greater Boston leaders should aim to make sure we have a real-time vacancy rate of at least 6 percent if they want to drive down rents. Lower affordability requirements can help.
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