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 →
July 1, 2025
Brookline Affordable Housing Fight Shows Development Pressure
A $3M luxury townhouse bid for 16 Williams St highlights the tension between affordable housing preservation and developer demand in…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 →
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 →
May 18, 2025
Affordable Senior Housing Brookline: 108 Centre Street Opens
A new 54-unit affordable senior building in Coolidge Corner reveals what's working—and what's still missing—in Brookline's senior housing market.Read More →
April 30, 2025
Clark Road Adaptive Reuse: 35 Apartments Approved in Brookline
Town Meeting approved a 35-unit rental project at the former Maimonides School. What landlords, renters, and adjacent homeowners should know…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 →
March 27, 2025
Beacon Street Development Projects May Disrupt Brookline Retail
Three concurrent infrastructure projects near St. Mary's Green Line stop create short-term uncertainty but long-term value for Beacon Street properties.Read More →
February 10, 2025
Brookline Planning Studies: What Two Key Sites Mean for Buyers
Brookline has launched studies for Fisher Hill West and Centre Street lots. Here's how these decisions may shape neighborhoods and…Read More →
January 1, 2025
Brookline Storefront Vacancy Hits 10-Year Low: Market Implications
Brookline's commercial vacancy fell to 9.06% in 2024—the lowest in a decade. What residential buyers, investors, and sellers should know…Read More →
June 17, 2023
A Guide to Public Schools Enrollment in Brookline, Mass.
Moving to a new town can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to enrolling your children in…Read More →
April 1, 2023
MA New Sanitary Code is effective today
The Massachusetts State Sanitary Code has been updated with significant changes to the existing provisions, renumbering of certain sections, and…Read More →
