Posts by ericg
Why homebuilding in Greater Boston is lagging
The Boston area is approving new homes at a rate one-third lower than in 2021, imperiling the region’s efforts to improve housing affordability. Why Boston lags the U.S., by the numbers. Read More
Read MoreMass. AG sues Boston home equity lender, claiming deceptive practices
Attorney General Andrea Campbell is suing a Boston-based home equity loan company, claiming it violated consumer protection laws by targeting financially vulnerable homeowners and putting them at risk of foreclosure. Read More
Read MoreSBA’s mass firings could hurt disaster recovery, loan oversight
Senate Democrats say the agency needs to be more transparent about its actions. Read More
Read MoreThe most important ingredients for a successful mentoring program
A good mentoring relationship is like guacamole: Individual components come together to make something great. Read More
Read MoreSurvey: Boston execs say they plan to expand real estate, hire in 2025
Among other findings, the survey by KPMG found the vast majority of those polled said their businesses plan to growth their workforces, technology and real estate. Read More
Read MoreWhich research institutions could see the biggest fallout under NIH grant cuts
A federal judge is set to hear arguments on a temporary restraining order placed on a Trump administration effort that’s put billions in research funding on hold. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Real Estate: How Trump trade policy could affect port real estate markets
Tariffs are only the latest snarl for companies that source from abroad — as well as for port-adjacent real estate markets. Read More
Read MoreWayfair acknowledges downturn after another unprofitable quarter and year
Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah acknowledged that the company has gone through what he sees as a downturn but said he believes it is positioned to take advantage of the coming upturn. Read More
Read MoreSmall businesses face new deadline as court lifts injunction on ownership reporting rule
After months of legal battles, small-business owners now face a ticking clock on ownership reporting. Read More
Read MoreHasbro unveils growth plan in Q4 earnings, but no new HQ site
Hasbro unveiled a new strategic plan for growth on Thursday —but did not unveil the location of its new headquarters, which it is expected to move into by mid-2026. Read More
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