Coolidge Corner
Location tag: Posts about Coolidge Corner — walkable urban village with dining and independent cinema
Market Updates
Brookline Housing Market 2026: Luxury Gains, Affordability Strains
Brookline's 2026 market shows luxury homes surging to $2.89M while entry-level buyers face income requirements exceeding $160K. What this split means locally.
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Schools & Education
Brookline School Committee Changes: Impact on Home Values
Behind Brookline’s budget drama is a simple equation: a 2.5% levy cap plus modest new growth cannot keep pace with the real cost of running a high-expectation school system. The…
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Buyer & Seller Guides
Kitchen Renovation Timelines Brookline Sellers Must Know
Brookline sellers planning kitchen updates before listing face 4–6 month timelines and permit realities that often derail spring market plans.
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Legislation & Policy
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.
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Legislation & Policy
Brookline Budget Crisis: What Property Tax Increases Mean for Buyers
Brookline faces an $8.2M deficit and 6.1% tax hikes. Here's how rising property taxes and override votes may reshape your home-buying calculus.
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Buyer & Seller Guides
Brookline pedestrian safety: reading a block like a local
Pedestrian safety news on Harvard Street is a reminder: in Brookline, a great unit can feel different depending on crossings, speeds, and sightlines at night.
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Brookline Real Estate News
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.
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Legislation & Policy
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 affect property taxes.
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Schools & Education
School Committee Turnover and Brookline Home Values
Two Brookline School Committee members won't seek reelection in 2026. Here's what leadership changes may mean for buyers weighing school quality.
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Brookline Real Estate News
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 are located right here. But it’s not just about test…
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Brookline Real Estate News
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 about 6%. In a town where the average bill already…
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Legislation & Policy
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 and owners.
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