Federal COVID-era funding that supported affordable housing projects across Boston was set to expire in 2026, creating uncertainty for future subsidized housing construction near the West End and surrounding neighborhoods. Housing advocates warn that dozens of planned...
While national home prices hit record highs, Greater Boston home prices fell 0.2 percent. Meanwhile, Boston rents continued rising even as rents fell in many other cities.Analysts say the divergence reflects a unique local dynamic where high interest rates have cooled...
Local property owners raised alarms about the costs of Boston’s push to require all-electric buildings. They say the mandates could make development and renovation prohibitively expensive.Environmental groups counter that the transition is necessary to meet...
Massachusetts senior housing operators warned that deportations of immigrant employees threaten a core component of their workforce. Many caregivers are immigrants.Operators said losing workers could impact care for elderly residents. Immigration advocates called for...
A Brookfield joint venture acquired a site for a massive 6,500-unit mixed-use development in Boston’s suburbs. The project is one of the largest residential proposals in the region.Local officials have expressed both excitement and concern about the scale....
