Two federal suits say AvalonBay and Greystar billed tenants legal fees without court approval, alleging the charges pushed renters to pay and risking displacement.

MassHousing closed a $50 million package to launch Phase 1 of the Campello Apartments redevelopment in Brockton, beginning replacement of aging towers with new subsidized units. The plan keeps units affordable through project‑based Section 8 vouchers.

A Back Bay penthouse at 1 Dalton closed for $14M while recent Greater Boston sales ranged from $450K to $880K. Listings were compiled from Warren Group data.

Redfin's January 2026 figures show the typical Boston home went under contract in 36 days and nearly half of listings sold inside two weeks. The city remains faster than the U.S. median.

A Stacker ranking built from Zillow data shows New Castle, Weston and Wellesley lead Boston metro’s priciest markets, with typical homes now in the multimillion‑dollar range. Buyers face tight inventory even as rates ease.

The Poor Clare sisters say their move from Jamaica Plain to Westwood feels unfinished while city planners weigh a 123‑unit project next to the Arnold Arboretum.

Demolition has started at Matthews Arena as Northeastern prepares to replace the century-old rink with a 310,000‑sq‑ft, roughly $310M athletics and recreation complex.

CoStar data puts Boston's multifamily vacancy at 6.6% but reveals pockets north of downtown along I-93 where vacancy tops 10%, driven by concentrated new construction.

Swift Current closed tax‑equity and $248M in financing for the 122 MW Three Rivers Solar in Hancock County, a project set to enter service late 2026 under a 20‑year power contract.

A $22M Beacon Hill sale has renewed scrutiny of Boston's property assessments, with local analysis suggesting luxury homes may be underassessed and shifting the burden.

A targeted sewer on North Bedford Street is positioned to unlock a 412,500‑sf warehouse and a 240‑unit housing project while officials say homeowners won’t shoulder the bill. Construction is moving faster than expected.

Watertown has hired engineers and planners to turn the Four Corners concept into construction-ready designs while testing redevelopment of municipal parking lots.

Blue on Highland owners Scott Drago and Adam Patti are reimagining the century‑old Biltmore in Newton Upper Falls as The Biltmore Tavern, targeting a late‑spring opening. The renovation preserves 1920s character while adding tavern fare and a heated patio.