February 1, 2026
Brookline’s Town-School Budget Split and Real Estate Risk
The 60/40 revenue split between Brookline's schools and town services may shape property tax policy—and buyer confidence—in coming years.Read More →
January 31, 2026
Brookline Transfer Fee Proposal Faces Uncertain Legislative Path
Brookline's real estate transfer fee petition awaits state approval. What high-value property owners and buyers need to know about the…Read More →
January 25, 2026
Wonder Food Hall Coming to Brookline’s Harvard Street: What It Means
Wonder's hybrid food hall at 392 Harvard Street signals a shift in Coolidge Corner's commercial real estate strategy and competitive…Read More →
January 18, 2026
Brookline 2026 Housing Market Outlook: From Frenzy to a High‑Cost “New Normal”
Brookline enters 2026 as a still‑expensive, low‑inventory market transitioning away from the pandemic‑era frenzy into a more balanced but firmly…Read More →
January 12, 2026
Harvard Street Crash: Traffic Safety in Brookline Real Estate
A January 2025 moped crash near Coolidge Corner highlights traffic safety questions influencing buyer perception on Brookline's arterial streets.Read More →
January 12, 2026
Route 9 Redevelopment: What the 783-Unit Plan Means for Brookline
City Realty's $41M Route 9 office park acquisition could reshape Chestnut Hill with 783 apartments—if Town Meeting approves rezoning in…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 →
December 26, 2025
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…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 →
December 22, 2025
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…Read More →
December 12, 2025
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…Read More →
