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 24, 2026
Brookline Town Meeting Emails Signal New Civic Engagement Trends
Town Meeting emails reveal budget, transit, and e-bike discussions—plus a Harvard Street food hall opening that may reshape local walkability…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 →
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 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 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 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 →
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 →
