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 →
August 9, 2025
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.Read More →
August 7, 2025
429 Harvard Street Project Moves Through ZBA Review in Brookline
A 40-unit mixed-use project at 429 Harvard Street is under ZBA review, with a decision deadline of May 14, 2026.…Read More →
July 31, 2025
16 Williams Street: Brookline’s Affordable Housing Decision
Brookline assigns right of first refusal to Victory Programs for transitional housing at 16 Williams Street. What this preservation case…Read More →
July 21, 2025
Broker’s Definitive Guide to Massachusetts’ New Rental Fee Law
A seismic shift is coming to the Massachusetts rental market. On August 1, 2025, a new law, championed by Governor…Read More →
