December 9, 2025
School Committee Turnover and Brookline Home Values
Two Brookline School Committee members won't seek reelection in 2026. Here's what leadership changes may mean for buyers weighing school…Read More →
November 24, 2025
Brookline Homeowners Brace for a Significant Property Tax Increase in 2026
Brookline homeowners are facing a meaningful increase in their 2026 property-tax bills, with the median single-family home expected to rise…Read More →
November 23, 2025
Brookline Property Tax Increase: What the 6.1% Jump Means
Brookline's median single-family property tax bills rise 6.1% in FY2026. Here's how rising assessments and Prop 2½ constraints affect buyers…Read More →
November 12, 2025
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…Read More →
October 26, 2025
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.Read More →
October 24, 2025
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…Read More →
October 7, 2025
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…Read More →
October 6, 2025
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.Read More →
September 21, 2025
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…Read More →
September 18, 2025
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,…Read More →
September 6, 2025
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…Read More →
August 21, 2025
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…Read More →
