Brookline Real Estate News
Reporting from The Bushari Team on Brookline home prices, development, local policy, and the decisions facing buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
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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Brookline Tops the Nation for Quality of Life
When U.S. News & World Report released its latest “Best Places to Live for Quality of Life” rankings, Brookline, Massachusetts, claimed the #1 spot in the entire country. For residents,…
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Development & Construction
Fisher Hill Recreation Center Plan: What Brookline Buyers Should Know
Town Administrator proposes three-phase recreation center at former Newbury College site. Timeline, fiscal constraints, and neighborhood implications for buyers.
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Brookline Real Estate News
Brookline Faces New Wave of 40B Projects Amid Housing Pressure
Brookline’s affordable housing share has slipped below the state’s 10% threshold, giving developers new leverage under Chapter 40B. “We’re likely going to get three or four, maybe even six, new…
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Brookline Ranks Among America’s Safest and Wealthiest Communities
Brookline’s inclusion among the top 50 safest and wealthiest communities in the U.S. validates what residents already know — this is one of the most desirable places to live in…
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Legislation & Policy
Brookline Williams Street SRO Preserved for Affordable Housing
Victory Programs will acquire 16 Williams Street under Brookline's right of first refusal, preserving 10 SRO units for transitional housing through 2025.
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Development & Construction
429 Harvard Street 40B Project: What Brookline Buyers Should Know
Oak Hill's 40-unit Coolidge Corner project reaches May 2026 hearing deadline as Brookline crosses 10% affordability threshold, reshaping future development.
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Development & Construction
Brookline Demolition Rules: What Buyers and Developers Must Know
New notice rules and historic delays add months to Brookline teardowns. What buyers, sellers, and developers need to budget for in 2026 and beyond now.
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