December 14, 2025
Brookline Charter Vote, Route 9 Safety, and Affordable Housing Shifts
Three concurrent policy developments may reshape Brookline's governance, pedestrian safety, and affordable housing landscape through 2026 and beyond.Read More →
December 13, 2025
Brookline Toy Drive Signals Deeper Housing Affordability Strain
Annual toy drive by housing groups reveals cost-burden pressures affecting hundreds of Brookline families—and what it means for the rental…Read More →
December 12, 2025
Brookline Building Emissions Rules: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Brookline's proposed Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure ordinance may reshape renovation costs and property values for existing buildings across town.Read More →
December 11, 2025
Barcelona Wine Bar Expands in Brookline’s Washington Square
Barcelona's 2,700 sq ft expansion into former Ivory Pearl space reveals commercial real estate trends shaping Washington Square's dining corridor.Read More →
December 10, 2025
Brookline Budget Crisis: What Property Owners Need to Know
Town leaders project a $16M shortfall for FY2027, with a May override vote likely. Here's how Brookline's structural deficit may…Read More →
December 8, 2025
8 of Mass’ Top 10 Public K‑8 Schools Are in Brookline
Brookline, Massachusetts, is setting the standard for public education—8 of the top 10 public K–8 schools in the entire state…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 17, 2025
Brookline Zoning Shifts Aim to Curb Teardowns, Preserve Housing
New demolition delays and form-based zoning are reshaping Brookline's housing stock. What buyers, sellers, and developers need to know about…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 23, 2025
Brookline Building Collapse: Winter Construction Risk Lessons
The 50 Vernon Street collapse highlights snow load risks during construction. What Brookline owners, developers, and landlords should know.Read More →
