View Homes CEO Gandhi Transforms Builder Operating Platform for Enhanced Efficiency
Editor’s note: This edition of Built for This is part of HousingWire’s ongoing exploration of homebuilding leaders and companies that are enhancing their operations in a challenging housing market. View Homes CEO Natasha Gandhi will join Signature Homes chairman Dwight Sandlin and National HomeCorp executive chairman Wade Jurney on the CEO Power Panel at the […]
MLS Leaders Consider Policy Changes Under Antitrust Scrutiny
Amid an antitrust lawsuit from Zillow against Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass International Holdings, as well as a review of broker cooperation and competition guidelines by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has threatened to initiate legal action against any MLS that does not […]
College Athletes: The Emerging Real Estate Referral Pipeline Revolution
What started as a small experiment in Salt Lake City has blossomed into a nationwide initiative that connects college athletes with opportunities in real estate licensing and mentorship. Katy Cookston, now leading NIL Real Estate from her Keller Williams office in Salem, Virginia, explained that the program was initially piloted with students at the University […]
Building Starter Homes: A Solution to Housing Affordability Crisis
In Washington, the quest for solutions to housing affordability is intensifying. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte is contemplating a reduction in the number of credit reports needed for mortgages in order to lower closing costs. Meanwhile, some suggest that lenders should broaden mortgage eligibility criteria. With mortgage rates becoming a heavy burden, […]
Decoding Our Best Producer: The Most Mysterious Person in the Building
In a commission-driven business, leadership tends to focus on one key indicator: production. This metric is objective, updated daily, displayed on dashboards, and directly impacts compensation, territory, and overall ranking. Employees naturally pay attention to it without needing reminders. However, the past four years have provided compelling reasons to reconsider how we interpret this data, […]
Understanding the Risks of Housing Transparency Amidst Growing Private Listing Networks
It was promising to see legislators fulfill their commitment to prioritize homeownership with the bipartisan enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act earlier this year. However, over two months later, it’s evident that the ongoing home affordability crisis extends beyond simply increasing housing stock, and initial macroeconomic adjustments won’t suffice to stave off […]
Best DSCR Lenders in Greater Boston for Real Estate Investors (2026)
Boston REIA’s guide to finding the right DSCR lender for rental properties, BRRRR investments, short-term rentals, and growing a real estate portfolio. If you’re investing in Greater Boston real estate, financing can make or break a deal. The Boston market is unusual. Property prices are high, rents can be strong, and investors often have to […]
Top Hard Money and Fix-and-Flip Lenders in Boston for 2026
Boston REIA’s guide to hard money, private money and fix-and-flip financing for Greater Boston real estate investors. Buying a property that needs work in Greater Boston is a completely different financing exercise from buying a stabilized rental. A conventional lender may take weeks to underwrite the borrower and property. They may not finance the renovation […]
EagleBridge Capital Arranges $13.3 Million Financing for Norwich Apartment Project
BOSTON — EagleBridge Capital has arranged $13.3 million in construction-to-permanent mortgage financing for The South Hills at Riverview, a 66-unit apartment development currently under construction in Norwich, Connecticut. The financing was arranged by Ted M. Sidel, founder and principal of EagleBridge Capital. The loan was provided by a leading regional lender, according to the Boston-based […]
BJs and Hobby Lobby Anchors at Springfield Crossing Sell for $35.3 Million
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two newly constructed retail anchor buildings at Springfield Crossing have sold for $35.3 million, marking a major transaction at the open-air shopping center redeveloped from the former Eastfield Mall. The 159,344-square-foot property is leased to BJ’s Wholesale Club and Hobby Lobby, two national retailers that anchor Springfield Crossing along Boston Road, one […]