State regulators approved Jupiter Power’s Trimount project in Everett — a 700 MW/2.8 GWh battery farm on a former Exxon site that backers say will ease grid strain and support a larger Docklands plan.

Somerville's YMCA will rebuild its Highland Avenue campus but redesign plans to leave one family's house standing, cutting how many affordable apartments it can add.

A major institutional investor says he’s delaying new Boston projects, blaming city policy and a looming statewide rent‑cap ballot. The pause could squeeze financing for projects in the pipeline.

New York topped the Northeast in hotel deals in 2025 as regional transaction volume jumped from about $3 billion to $4.4 billion. Industry data show the city outpaced a 10‑year investment average.

A developer has proposed a seven‑story, 103‑unit building on a Coolidge Corner parking lot that would need rezoning at Town Meeting and has prompted neighborhood opposition.

ICP bought most of Solomon Pond Mall for $8.5M; Marlborough officials say the sale puts housing, industrial reuse and other big changes back on the table.

The state approved a zoning change for 21 Coslin Drive, clearing the way for a proposed Costco in Southborough and moving the project to site plan and permitting.

Rising prices and bigger planned down payments are squeezing Boston buyers. State and city programs plus low‑cost second loans are helping bridge the gap.

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.