While headlines are dominated by megaprojects and marquee developments, a quieter and potentially more consequential transformation is reshaping America’s built environment.
As the real estate sector approached 2026, the industry stands on the brink of cautious stabilization after several years of volatility. From pandemic-driven disruptions to shifting interest rates and evolving work patterns, the market has endured a period of profound change.
In 2026, multifamily performance is increasingly driven by occupancy protection and resident retention, not aggressive rent growth. That reality is forcing owners and operators
Watertown, MA According to The Davis Companies (Davis) and Boston Development Group (BDG), Triangle Co. has opened a new community café and social spot on the ground floor of 66 Galen St., serving both building
Orange, CT O,R&L Commercial has completed the sale of a 12,800 s/f retail / industrial building located on 1.28 acres at 304 Boston Post Rd. Situated along heavily traveled Rte. 1, the property offers a visible
Boston, MA Emmy Squared Pizza is heading to the city as the official food partner for Swingers Back Bay, the global crazy golf and competitive socializing brand set to open its doors on Boylston St. on February 27.
Lee, MA Summit Realty Partners, Inc. has completed the successful sale of five single-tenant net-lease (STNL) properties leased to Domino’s across Massachusetts. Represented by Chris McMahon and Travis Ginsberg, Summit completed the transactions on behalf of the
Newton, MA BIRKENSTOCK Americas has opened its 15th company-owned retail store in the United States, in Chestnut Hill, joining the brand’s growing Boston-area footprint following last year’s Newbury St. opening.
Brookline, MA The Hamilton Company completed a commercial lease agreement with Arwa Yemeni Coffee and its occupancy of 1,722 s/f at 1333 Beacon St. The agreement establishes the first retail location offering Yemeni coffee in the area.
Lynn, MA Vice president and Realtor Joel Margolis of J Barrett & Company sold the Walgreens building at 290 Bdwy. A fixture in Wyoma Square for several decades, the Walgreens building was constructed in the early 1990’s on the site of
Burlington, MA KeyPoint Partners (KPP) managed property portfolio continues to grow with multiple new assignments. The firm was awarded property management contracts for three properties in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania totaling nearly 131,000 s/f,
South Windsor, CT CBRE has completed the sale of The Shops at Evergreen Walk, an open-air lifestyle shopping center, in central Connecticut. Brand Street Properties and Barings acquired the grocery-anchored retail center located at 501 Evergreen Way from PGIM for
North Attleborough, MA Ryan Family Amusements, one of New England’s leaders in family friendly entertainment, has acquired the North Bowl Lanes and Mohegan Bowl, located in North Attleborough and Webster, Mass. This expansion brings Ryan’s portfolio to 13
Essex, CT The board of directors of Essex Bank said that Lynn Giroux, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Essex Bank, will be assuming the role of president and CEO in August 2026, upon the retirement of current president and CEO Diane
Canton, MA According to Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP, an accounting and business consulting firm, Venice Williams, CPA, MST, has been elected a partner in the tax department. Williams will be responsible for working with clients across a range of industries on
Danvers, MA Hancock Associates, a provider of land surveying, civil engineering, and wetland science services, has promoted Caitlin White, WPIT to project manager. Caitlin joined Hancock as a staff wetland scientist
Portland, ME CORE has expanded its third-party property management division, marked by the addition of several management contracts and team growth. Among the additions is Clarks Pond Shopping Center at 200 Gorham Rd. in South Portland,
North Haven, CT Nanette Pastore, president of Pearce Real Estate, said that throughout the month of December, Pearce Real Estate collected lightly used coats from generous donors across the region in partnership with One Warm Coat, a national nonprofit dedicated to
Cambridge, MA CambridgeSeven has promoted Jacob Bloom, AIA, LFA, and Brian Stanton, controller, to senior associates. Since joining the firm in 2011, Bloom has built a reputation as a multi-disciplined designer with a foundation in modeling and lighting,