Archive for April 2025
Boston homebuilding hits decade-low as permits plummet
The decline is the accumulation of multiple years of elevated interest rates and a tough financing environment for real estate developers. Read More
Read MoreNeedham Bank parent sees earnings dip, cites one-time expenses and market volatility
The bank has been on a growth path and went public a little over a year ago. In recent months, parent company NB Bancorp has had to navigate ‘uncertainty,’ it said. Read More
Read MoreHousing market shifts to favor buyers — but they’re not buying
Homebuyers are gaining leverage and price cuts just hit a milestone, but other factors are putting a damper on what is usually a strong spring real estate market. Read More
Read MoreBizSpotlight: Stone & Company, LLC
Rob Miller, the Managing Partner of Stone & Compan Read More
Read MoreBay State jobless benefits expand amid job losses, UI fund concerns
The unemployment rate in one key region of Massachusetts has triggered an automatic extension of jobless benefits, sparking discussions about the state’s economic trajectory and labor market health. Read More
Read MoreLaw firms are facing new competition from accounting heavyweights
A rule change in some states has opened up an avenue for accounting firms that want to diversify their offerings. Some heavyweights are already seizing the opportunity. Read More
Read MoreTariffs are expected to worsen the divide between Main Street and Wall Street
Small-business owners face unique challenges as new tariffs take effect, with many saying they’re at a disadvantage compared to larger companies. Read More
Read MoreHarvard, MIT, BU sign call against federal overreach and interference
A total of 16 Massachusetts colleges have signed on to an industry-wide statement on Tuesday “against the unprecedented government overreach and political interference.” Read More
Read MoreL.A. fires prompt local homebuilding startup to head west
Reframe Systems, an Andover company started by former Amazon Robotics personnel, is entering the Los Angeles market in response to the devastating wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes in January. Read More
Read MoreHow homebuilders may contend with higher costs amid tariff whiplash
Recent economic shifts could affect home prices, builder strategies and buyer behavior in the crucial spring housing market. Read More
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