July 26, 2026
Chestnut Hill Age-Restricted Rental Opens to All Renters
A new Brookline luxury building drops its 55+ restriction after leasing struggles. What this shift means for Chestnut Hill's rental…Read More →
July 22, 2026
26 Pleasant Street: Brookline Coolidge Corner Revised Plan
Nordblom's scaled-back 96-unit proposal for 26 Pleasant Street in Coolidge Corner signals a pragmatic shift—here's what buyers and investors should…Read More →
July 17, 2026
Centre Street Lots in Coolidge Corner: A Brookline Redevelopment Test
Brookline’s Centre Street parking lots in Coolidge Corner are being studied for possible changes involving parking, housing, public space, local…Read More →
June 4, 2026
Public Records, Email Archives, and Real Estate Transparency in Brookline
Transparency is not just a good-government issue. Part 6 of our eight-part series on Brookline's May 2026 Town Meeting votes…Read More →
June 3, 2026
Chestnut Hill Redevelopment: Why Route 9 May Be Brookline’s Biggest Real Estate Story
Part 3 of our eight-part series on Brookline’s May 2026 Town Meeting votes: the Chestnut Hill redevelopment decision could reshape…Read More →
June 2, 2026
Brookline’s Inclusionary Zoning Change: Why 11 to 19 Unit Projects Matter
Brookline's inclusionary zoning change is about more than an accounting choice. Part 2 of our eight-part series on Brookline's May…Read More →
June 2, 2026
Federal Housing Legislation and Brookline’s Market Outlook
Congressional action on housing policy may reshape financing and development incentives in Brookline, with implications for buyers, developers, and renters.Read More →
June 1, 2026
Chestnut Hill Rezoning Approved: What Brookline Buyers Should Know
Town Meeting voted 217-20 to approve major Route 9 redevelopment. What this decades-in-the-making project means for Chestnut Hill real estate…Read More →
March 17, 2026
The ROAD to Housing Act: A Federal Shift That Could Quietly Reshape Brookline Real Estate
Washington isn’t trying to lower prices directly - it’s trying to change why homes don’t get built. In Brookline, that…Read More →
March 7, 2026
Brookline’s Age-Friendly Business Push and What It Means for Buyers
Brookline's Age-Friendly Business campaign reflects a deeper shift in neighborhood appeal—one that may influence buyer demand and condo marketability.Read More →
March 6, 2026
Brookline’s Rent Control Bill Is the Wrong Answer to a Real Housing Problem
Brookline’s proposed rent control bill S.960 promises stability, but Brookline rental data and economic research suggest it could raise asking…Read More →
March 6, 2026
Brookline Rent Control: What Really Happened in the Brookline Rental Market?
The Bushari Team analyzed 10,388 MLS Brookline rental transactions over the past decade. The data tells a very different story…Read More →
