Hamilton Co. Pays $175M for Belmont Apartments
Allston-based Hamilton Co. acquired a 396-unit apartment complex in Belmont from the original developers for $175 million.
Malden Apartment Building Sold for $112.5M
The 295-unit building at 500 Broadway in Malden has been acquired for $112.5 million.
Marcus Partners Sells Suburban Portfolio for $50M
Boston-based Marcus Partners completed the sale of a pair of suburban logistics properties that it developed in Haverhill and Taunton to an institutional fund.
Westborough Apartments Trade for $96M
An institutional investor paid nearly $96.2 million to acquire a seven-year-old suburban apartment complex.
Report: Life Sciences Job Growth Slowed Way Down in 2024
Total employment in the Massachusetts life sciences industry remained effectively flat in 2024, a key source of pressure for lab landlords.
Low-Risk Multifamily Market Attracts Increased Bank Investment
Multifamily has become the almost last asset class standing when it comes to ground-up commercial development in Massachusetts, and banks are increasing their involvement in the sector accordingly.
Another Big Office Landlord Tests Sales Climate
Blackstone’s office real estate arm is testing the investment sales climate in Boston with plans to sell a Back Bay multitenant building after an 11-year ownership period.
Battery Manufacturer Drops Devens HQ Plans
A lithium ion battery manufacturer halted plans for a new 101,000 square-foot world headquarters and tech center at the Devens business park.
Top Boston Attorney Warns Mayor on Office Tower Taxes
Could Boston be faced with a repeat of the infamous Tregor decision, the decades-old state court ruling that upended city finances? A top city real estate lawyer thinks so, and he’s urging Boston’s mayor to take precautions.
Biotech Tenant Expands in Fort Point
A developer that specializes in office to lab conversions secured the largest life science lease of 2025 in Boston with a four-year-old company founded by Harvard University researchers.
Boston Media Is Missing the Big Story When Covering Megaprojects
The real and much more important story right now? Why it is so hard to build in Boston, and who is to blame for so little progress on the city’s biggest proposed developments.
Boston-Area Lab Vacancies Hit 25 Percent as Industry Retrenches
The lab space vacancy rate hit 25 percent across the region during the first quarter, as companies continued to downsize and list new sublease space.
Blackrock Fund Buys Southfield Housing for $103M
A Blackrock Realty Advisors fund paid $103.1 million for a pair of apartment complexes at the Union Point development in Weymouth.
Mass. Banks Share in Q4 CRE Lending Bump
Commercial real estate lending accelerated in 2024 and banks emerged as the dominant lender type nationwide, as well as in Massachusetts.
More CRE Capital Expected in 2025, Boston Named Top Market
According to a survey from CBRE, more investors are preparing to provide capital into the United States commercial real estate market.
Woburn Retail Property Sold to Calare
Framingham-based developer Calare acquired a Woburn shopping center near Interstate 93 that’s leased to nine tenants.
Commonwealth Financial Leases 152K SF in Waltham
Hobbs Brook Real Estate boosted occupancy of its suburban office portfolio with a 151,765-square-foot lease with a financial advisor firm.
Bridgewater Developer Sells Hudson Apartments for $67M
Bridgewater-based Claremont Companies sold a 176-unit apartment complex in Hudson to an institutional investor for $67 million.
Haverhill Lofts Sold to Watertown Investor
A Watertown multifamily developer acquired a one-time leather goods factory converted into loft-style apartments in downtown Haverhill for $13.7 million.
Woburn Plaza Sold to Boston Developer for $11.2M
The Woburn Plaza at 299 Mashawum Road totals nearly 32,000 square feet and includes tenants West Marine, Eastern Bank and Mattress Firm.
