IFMA Boston Webinar to Explore Stretch Energy Codes for Existing Buildings – Boston Real Estate Times
Chelsea Vollmer BOSTON — Facility management and building professionals will have an opportunity to learn more about how Massachusetts’ Stretch Energy Codes apply to existing buildings during an upcoming webinar hosted by IFMA Boston. The IFMA Boston Partner Series Webinar: “Stretch Energy Codes for Existing Buildings” will take place Thursday, October 22, from noon to […]
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Hiring Slows in September as Labor Challenges Persist – Boston Real Estate Times
BOSTON, Mass.— Small business hiring slowed in September as employers reported fewer hiring efforts and continued concerns about finding qualified workers, according to the latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The report shows that while demand for workers remains above historical levels, small business owners are becoming more cautious about […]
Iconic North End Retail and Redevelopment Property Hits Market on Salem Street – Boston Real Estate Times
85-95 Salem Street BOSTON — A prominent retail property in Boston’s historic North End has been put on the market, offering investors an opportunity to acquire an income-producing asset with potential for future redevelopment. Marcus & Millichap announced the exclusive listing of 85-95 Salem Street, a 10,401-square-foot, single-story retail property occupied by four established North […]
The Stubblebine Company Facilitates $4.1 Million Sale-Leaseback of Woburn Industrial Property – Boston Real Estate Times
James Stubblebine WOBURN, Mass.— The Stubblebine Company/CORFAC International has announced the $4.1 million sale of 10 Ryan Road in Woburn, Massachusetts, in a transaction that allows the property’s existing occupant to remain at the facility while transferring ownership to a new industrial real estate investor. James Stubblebine of The Stubblebine Company/CORFAC International represented Catalyst IOS, […]
New England Housing Innovations Take Center Stage at HUD Showcase – Boston Real Estate Times
BOSTON— Housing innovations from Massachusetts and across New England were showcased this fall as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development highlighted emerging technologies and construction methods aimed at expanding the nation’s housing supply and making homeownership more affordable. The sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, held September 22-24 on the National Mall, brought together […]
Rockland Trust Provides $7.4 Million an Affordable Housing Development in Quincy – Boston Real Estate Times
QUINCY, Mass.— Rockland Trust is providing a $7.4 million financing package to Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS) to support the development of a new 24-unit affordable housing community in Quincy, expanding access to stable housing for some of the region’s most vulnerable residents. The Quincy Street Apartments, planned for 150-156 Quincy Street, will transform the […]
Why AI Governance Requires Instrumentation Over Insurance for Effective Oversight
The F-16 fighter jet is inherently designed to be unstable, relying on advanced instrumentation and computer-driven feedback loops to remain in flight. Without these systems, it quickly transforms into a costly projectile. This analogy often crosses my mind when I see AI governance reduced to mere compliance checkboxes. Effective risk management must be dynamic—not a […]
Future of Housing: Navigating 7%, 8%, or 9% Mortgage Rates
Halloween has arrived early for the housing market. The bond market has been particularly volatile for weeks, and last week’s events were so unpredictable that we can now speculate on the likely mortgage rates: are we looking at 7%, 8%, or even 9%? Buckle up as we embark on a frightening ride down scary-rate lane, […]
September Sees 6.7% Drop in HECM Endorsements and 17% Decline in HMBS
September saw further reductions in the market for federally insured reverse mortgages, with Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements falling by 6.7%. Additionally, HECM Mortgage-Backed Securities (HMBS) issuance declined by 17% compared to the previous month. The latest monthly HECM data released on Thursday by Reverse Market Insight (RMI) indicated that there were 1,790 endorsements […]
Why a Missed Jobs Report and Dovish Fed Talk Are Failing to Lower Yields
Today, job data fell short of expectations, and several Federal Reserve officials expressed dovish sentiments yesterday. As a result, the 10-year yield experienced a significant drop from the Thursday peak of 5.34% to a low of 5.17%, though it has since rebounded to 5.28%. What a wild Friday it has been! The market is so […]