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Forbes Real Estate launched in Boston by real estate veteran Forbes

Forbes Real Estate, a distinctly personalized boutique agency, was recently launched by real estate veteran Ally Forbes. The new firm advances the unique approach pioneered by Forbes, broadening the notion of a full-service agency for buyers, sellers, renters and investors. Forbes Real Estate will build on Forbes' thorough understanding of the Boston market and committed client base to offer a unique level of service to a growing list of clients. Forbes Real Estate provides a wide range of personalized services, including: * Residential sales and leasing * Buyer, seller, and tenant representation * Property management * Relocation assistance * Concierge services * Translation services * Interior design * Staging * Housekeeping and babysitting Founder, Forbes, is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and a member the newly-formed GBAR Publications Committee (GBAR). She is also an experienced communications professional, with a decade's worth of experience in public relations and marketing. Forbes Real Estate works with experts on every aspect of each client's preferences, to guide them from the beginning to the end of their real estate journey. The new boutique agency is not just a local firm. With contacts around the globe, including Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean, Forbes Real Estate leverages its global relationships to meet customer needs - wherever those needs may be.
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Barnat Development begins work on Phase II of Holmes Beverly - construction led by NEI General Contracting

Beverly, MA Barnat Development has begun construction on Holmes Beverly Phase II, adding 52 apartment homes adjacent to the existing development near the Beverly Depot MBTA commuter rail station. The project is financed through the newly launched Holmes Opportunity Zone Fund, focused on investing in new multifamily construction projects across New England. $10 million of Holmes OZ Fund equity is paired with $21 million in long-term
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Retail infill strategy to activate Pawtucket’s Conant Thread District - by Gaetan Kashala

Retail infill strategy to activate Pawtucket’s Conant Thread District - by Gaetan Kashala

Until recently, the Conant Thread District consisted of approximately 150 acres of underutilized industrial land spanning Pawtucket and Central Falls. Today, the area is one of the most significant
Florida ruling raises bar for condo terminations and buyouts - by Michael Karsch

Florida ruling raises bar for condo terminations and buyouts - by Michael Karsch

On October 14, 2025, in a landmark decision with significant implications for the Florida real estate market, the Supreme Court of Florida formally denied Two Roads Development’s (TRD Biscayne LLC) petition for review in its long-running case against unit owners of Biscayne 21,
Revitalized Town Centers:  Retail??? - by Carol Todreas

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It is now widely accepted that customers want to shop in person at physical stores. Brands know that they do better business in a physical store than just on line so they want to open stores. Demand for retail space by digital merchants, local entrepreneurs, and newly developed national chains
IREM president’s message:  Our new reality - Staying ahead of supply chain delays - by Yoany Vargas

IREM president’s message: Our new reality - Staying ahead of supply chain delays - by Yoany Vargas

Supply chain delays are slowing construction, ratcheting up operating costs, and extending turnover timelines across Greater Boston, directly reducing revenue and increasing the workload for multifamily and