Archive for August 2025
Beacon Hill, rent control ban targeted in flurry of ballot questions
The preliminary list of potential ballot questions that will go before voters in 2026 has some eye-catching proposals, including an effort to reverse the three-decade-old ban on rent control. Read More
Read MoreExecutive pay: These major company CEOs got the best bang for the buck
A new analysis of SEC data shows which major companies got the best bang for the buck when it comes to CEO compensation. Read More
Read MoreThese hospitals are the most expensive in Mass., according to new data
Academic medical centers are becoming more and more expensive than other types of acute-care hospitals. Read More
Read MoreMetroWest shopping center secures new mortgage
The owner of Framingham’s Shoppers World has closed on a $124 million mortgage for the retail plaza it bought in 2023. Read More
Read MoreNew law aims to stamp out one growing headache for homebuyers
Getting a mortgage in recent years has been a headache for a host of reasons. A new law is targeting one aspect of the process — but it could have an effect on many businesses. Read More
Read MoreBoston architecture firm sells to Dallas-based giant
The Massachusetts architecture practice was purchased by a firm roughly 50 times its size. Read More
Read MoreThe return-to-office push is one factor fueling CRE activity. Here’s what’s changing.
Economic uncertainties and interest rates continue to play a significant role in commercial real estate dealmaking. Read More
Read MorePainting company harnesses tech to give estimates for commercial, residential projects
One local contractor is using software developers and instant quotes to revolutionize the painting industry that it says will quadruple sales. Read More
Read MoreHousing groups push for statewide rent stabilization ballot measure
A new ballot initiative could change the landscape for renters and landlords across the Bay State, drawing comparisons to policies in only two other states nationwide. Read More
Read MoreToast’s AI ambitions grow as restaurant tech firm reports record Q2 profitability
As Toast reports another profitable quarter, the restaurant tech firm sets its sights on international markets. Which new country did the company recently enter? Read More
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