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 →
December 22, 2025
Route 9 Redevelopment: What Brookline Buyers Should Know
A 14-story mixed-use project on Route 9 could reshape Chestnut Hill's commercial corridor—and influence tax bills, housing supply, and development…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 →
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 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 10, 2025
Brookline Faces New Wave of 40B Projects Amid Housing Pressure
Brookline’s affordable housing share has slipped below the state’s 10% threshold, giving developers new leverage under Chapter 40B. “We’re likely…Read More →
August 3, 2025
Chestnut Hill 40B Lawsuit: What Brookline Buyers Should Know
A neighbor's lawsuit seeks to overturn approval of a 103-unit affordable housing project in Chestnut Hill, raising environmental and litigation…Read More →
June 28, 2025
Chestnut Hill 40B Threat: What Brookline Buyers Should Know
City Realty's Chapter 40B residential fallback could reshape Chestnut Hill if commercial rezoning stalls. What it means for buyers and…Read More →
April 11, 2025
Brookline Demolition Permit Requirements After Beverly Road Case
A recent unpermitted demolition exposed gaps in Brookline's permit enforcement. What buyers, sellers, and builders must verify before any teardown.Read More →
