Brookline Real Estate News
Reporting from The Bushari Team on Brookline home prices, development, local policy, and the decisions facing buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
Brookline Real Estate News
Brookline’s Thai Gem Mahaniyom Just Won Michelin Gold (and the Cocktail Crown)
Brookline just landed the biggest Michelin win in Greater Boston: Mahaniyom — a 24-seat Thai tapas bar with flaming woks and life-changing cocktails - walked away with a Bib Gourmand…
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Legislation & Policy
Brookline Zoning Shifts Aim to Curb Teardowns, Preserve Housing
New demolition delays and form-based zoning are reshaping Brookline's housing stock. What buyers, sellers, and developers need to know about preservation rules.
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Legislation & Policy
Brookline fossil fuel-free building rules: a real estate read
Brookline’s fossil fuel-free building rules are reshaping new construction and major renovations. Here’s what that means for buyers, sellers, and landlords.
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Development & Construction
The Franklin at Hancock Village: South Brookline’s 250 Units
Chestnut Hill Realty's 250-unit Franklin Building completes Hancock Village's expansion to 1,300 units. What it means for renters and affordability.
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Brookline Real Estate News
MA DOR’s New Non-Resident Withholding Rule: What It Means for Brookline Real Estate
Massachusetts is introducing a new tax withholding requirement that will reshape how many high-end real estate closings are handled—especially in Brookline, where million-dollar sales and non-resident owners are the norm.…
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Development & Construction
Brookline Building Collapse: Winter Construction Risk Lessons
The 50 Vernon Street collapse highlights snow load risks during construction. What Brookline owners, developers, and landlords should know.
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Brookline Real Estate News
New Massachusetts Home Inspection Law Takes Effect: What Brookline Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
A sweeping new home inspection law taking effect October 15, 2025, will dramatically reshape the home-buying process across Massachusetts. Enacted as part of the 2024 Affordable Homes Act, the regulation…
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Buyer & Seller Guides
Brookline Home Renovation Costs and ROI: A Local Guide
Brookline's historic rules, condo boards, and premium labor costs reshape renovation ROI. What projects add value—and which timelines hurt deals.
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Schools & Education
Brookline Schools Ranked #1 Again
Brookline once again tops Niche’s 2025–2026 rankings as the #1 public school district in Greater Boston — and it’s easy to see why. As both a local agent and parent…
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Brookline Real Estate News
Compass’s Journey: From NYC Startup to Industry Leader
In just over a decade Compass has evolved from a single Manhattan office into the nation’s No. 1 residential brokerage, expanding coast-to-coast through more than twenty strategic acquisitions—including Pacific Union,…
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Development & Construction
Chestnut Hill Development Shifts to Chapter 40B Path in Brookline
City Realty's pivot to 783-unit residential project reveals how state housing law reshapes Brookline development and what buyers should watch now.
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Development & Construction
Centre Street Lots Study: What Coolidge Corner Redesign Means
Brookline's $225,000 study of Coolidge Corner parking lots may reshape the district's walkability, parking, and property values through 2026 and beyond.
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