On March 18, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued a significant update to their project standards and property insurance requirements. These changes reflect the realities of today’s housing market and focus on the long-term financial sustainability of condominium communities based on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac criteria,
Staffing shortages have become a familiar operational hurdle across all sectors of the real estate industry. Pair that with a rising demand for housing and you’re left with an equation that simply doesn’t balance.
Chestnut Hill, MA The Street Chestnut Hill welcomes LoveShackFancy, the global fashion, home, and lifestyle brand founded by Rebecca Hessel Cohen, to open at the property this spring. Marking the brand’s first Massachusetts location,
Boston, MA Boston Provisions Market, a new retail destination for home cooks, opened on Monday, March 2nd in Boston Seaport, uniting two of the city’s most respected culinary institutions, Wulf’s Fish and Savenor’s Butchery, under one concept for the first time.
Boston, MA At Allston LabWorks, King Street Properties has made a deliberate decision to prioritize local, independent businesses across 20,000 s/f of ground-floor retail spread across three buildings — creating a mix that feels less like a traditional lab development and more like a place you want to spend time in.
Salem, NH gorjana has opened a new storefront at The Mall at Rockingham Park, bringing the brand’s signature blend of timeless elegance and modern design to the region. The new store features gorjana’s coveted 14k gold and diamond collections,
Cambridge, MA Eastern Edge, Kendall Square’s new food hall featuring a curated mix of local food vendors, lively bar spaces, and flexible event venues, officially opened on February 13, 2026. This community destination, located at 290 Main St. in Kendall Square
Chestnut Hill, MA The Street Chestnut Hill signs The RealReal, an online marketplace for authenticated resale luxury goods, to open its first Massachusetts location at the property in late 2026. Marking a new milestone for the brand’s brick-and-mortar expansion,
Bellingham, MA Charles River Center expands its dining offerings with the arrival of Tavern in the Square. For more than 20 years, this New England casual dining brand has earned a loyal following. Its signature “come as you are” vibe
Portland, ME Old Port Square and Fête Market has released the 2026 schedule for the Old Port Makers Market, following the inaugural markets in 2025. The 2026 markets will take place on June 20, July 4, September 5, and October 3,
Wrentham, MA Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, one of New England’s largest outdoor outlet shopping destinations, is expanding its mix of dining, treats, and comfortable everyday style with the arrival of Big Chicken, Gong Cha, Fabletics and Gymboree.
Somers, CT Graphic Cabin has launched a redesigned website, www.graphicabin.com to better support facility and property managers, community association managers, and commercial organizations seeking industrial-grade decals for challenging surfaces such