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 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 →
March 6, 2026
Brookline Rent Control Bill Advances Through State Senate
Senate Bill S.960 moves closer to final vote. Here's how proposed rent caps and eviction protections may reshape Brookline's rental…Read More →
February 20, 2026
Rent Freeze Fever Comes to Massachusetts – Why Brookline Should Be Wary
NYC’s playbook meets Boston’s ballot push - what it could mean for Brookline rentals long-termRead More →
February 14, 2026
Rent Payment History Now Counts for Brookline Mortgage Approval
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now accept rental payment history in mortgage underwriting—expanding the pool of qualified buyers in Brookline's…Read More →
February 13, 2026
Is Brookline Still Landlord‑Friendly? Reading the FY2026 Plan Through a Rental Housing Lens
Brookline’s FY2026 Financial Plan raises costs but also reinforces demand and services. Here’s what small and midsize landlords should know…Read More →
January 8, 2026
Deep Dive: Brookline’s Budget Squeeze, Overspending or a Tax Base Stuck in the Past?
Brookline’s fiscal crisis isn’t the story you’ve been told. Behind the headlines about “runaway spending” is a town trying to…Read More →
January 1, 2026
Rent or Buy in Brookline? What 2026’s Market Shift Means
High rates and prices widen the rent-buy gap in Brookline. Here's how to decide whether ownership or renting makes sense…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 →
May 27, 2025
Brookline Broker Fee Law 2025: Rental Market Impact for Landlords
Massachusetts broker fee reform took effect August 1, 2025. Brookline landlords now absorb commission costs—expect rent adjustments and tighter margins.Read More →
April 8, 2025
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…Read More →
