Brookline Real Estate News
Breaking news and expert analysis on the Brookline real estate market.
From property taxes to policy changes, stay informed on what matters most to homeowners, buyers, and investors.
Development & Construction
Clark Road Adaptive Reuse: 35 Apartments Approved in Brookline
Town Meeting approved a 35-unit rental project at the former Maimonides School. What landlords, renters, and adjacent homeowners should know now.
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Development & Construction
Brookline Demolition Permit Requirements After Beverly Road Case
A recent unpermitted demolition exposed gaps in Brookline's permit enforcement. What buyers, sellers, and builders must verify before any teardown.
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Massachusetts’ New “Junk Fee” Regulations: What Brookline Landlords Need to Know
Beginning September 2, 2025, Massachusetts landlords will be subject to new regulations requiring full transparency in rental pricing. Under the state’s expanded consumer protection rules, all advertised rents must clearly…
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Brookline Real Estate News
Two Coolidge Corner Fire Incidents in March
Two residential fires in Brookline—on Craig Place and Stedman Street—have sparked concern among local homeowners and buyers. As a real estate expert focused on Coolidge Corner, I’m breaking down what…
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Development & Construction
Beacon Street Development Projects May Disrupt Brookline Retail
Three concurrent infrastructure projects near St. Mary's Green Line stop create short-term uncertainty but long-term value for Beacon Street properties.
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Development & Construction
Brookline Planning Studies: What Two Key Sites Mean for Buyers
Brookline has launched studies for Fisher Hill West and Centre Street lots. Here's how these decisions may shape neighborhoods and property values through 2026.
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Market Updates
Brookline Storefront Vacancy Hits 10-Year Low: Market Implications
Brookline's commercial vacancy fell to 9.06% in 2024—the lowest in a decade. What residential buyers, investors, and sellers should know about this shift.
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Compass Named #1 Brokerage in the USA 3rd year in a row
I am pleased to share that – for the third year in a row – as of the end of 2023, Compass remains the LARGEST brokerage in the United States…
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Buyer & Seller Guides
A Guide to Public Schools Enrollment in Brookline, Mass.
Moving to a new town can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to enrolling your children in a new school. To help ease your transition, this article…
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Market Updates
Real Estate Trends 2023: Discover Who’s Buying Homes with Insights from the NAR Research
Discover the latest real estate trends of 2023 with insights from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) in our article.
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Brookline Real Estate News
Brookline voters are asked to approve a 4.2% increase to their property taxes
The proposed operating override has high stakes for Brookline’s schools. If approved, the tax increase will raise $11.98 million, phased in gradually over three years. Failure to pass the override…
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MA New Sanitary Code is effective today
The Massachusetts State Sanitary Code has been updated with significant changes to the existing provisions, renumbering of certain sections, and the addition of new ones. The new version of the…
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