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Cranston Planners Oppose Grant Avenue Homes, Split on Rockwood Avenue

Owners seeking to build on undersized lots on Grant Avenue head to the Zoning Board of Review with negative Plan Commission recommendations, and a positive recommendation failed on one Rockwood Avenue request. Planning staff had recommended approval, arguing older neighborhoods like Thornton were built on 4,000-square-foot lots. Commissioners said the projects would exceed density on the city's future land use map. A positive recommendation on one Rockwood request failed two to three, and negative recommendations on both Grant Avenue requests passed by voice vote. The Zoning Board makes the final decision.

Cranston, RI · 1d
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CBRE arranges sale of three retail properties at 989 Centerville Rd. to Curbline Properties

Warwick, RI CBRE has arranged the sale of three retail properties totaling 14,827 s/f at 989 Centerville Rd. Curbline Properties purchased the properties from affiliates of Sand Point Companies. CBRE’s Robert Thompson, Matthew Gorman, Michael Shover, Thomas Finnegan and Nick Holtz represented the seller and procured the buyer. “This...

Warwick, RI · 1d
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Marcus & Millichap lists Oak Harbor Village Square for sale

Exeter, RI Marcus & Millichap was awarded the exclusive listing for the sale of Oak Harbor Village Square, a mixed-use property. Thomas Shihadeh, Rhode Island broker of record, is leading the exclusive marketing campaign on behalf of the seller, with Adam Cohen working in association with Shihadeh from Massachusetts. “Oak...

Exeter, RI · 1d
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Dolan of Dolan O’Rourke R.E. Services installed as 2027 president of Greater Providence Board of Realtors

East Providence, RI John Dolan III, broker and owner of Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services, was installed as the 2027 president of the Greater Providence Board of Realtors (GPBOR) during the organization’s 120th annual meeting at The Squantum Association. A leader with GPBOR since 2017, Dolan has served on committees and on its board of directors. He also serves on the board of directors of the R.I. Association of Realtors (RIAR) and is a trustee on its charitable foundation.

East Providence, RI · 1d

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Fox of Elite Commercial Realty Group honored as outgoing president of R.I. Commercial and Appraisal Board of Realtors

Riverside, RI Broker Robert Fox of Elite Commercial Realty Group was recognized for his leadership, dedication and service as the 2026 outgoing president of the Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of Realtors (RICABOR). As a symbol of appreciation and gratitude for his contributions, Fox was presented with the ceremonial...

Rhode Island · 1d

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Rockland Trust appoints Forrest as senior vice president, commercial real estate relationship manager

Providence, RI Rockland Trust appointed Gennady Forrest as senior vice president, commercial real estate relationship manager. In this role, Forrest will work closely with commercial real estate clients across Rhode Island and the surrounding region, providing customized financing solutions and trusted guidance to help developers, investors, and business owners achieve their growth objectives.

Providence, RI · 1d

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The Hidden Massachusetts Town Where Renters Are Living Large For Under $900 A Month

Your rent check could be a lot smaller if you’d just drive about an hour and a half west of Boston. Athol, Massachusetts has been quietly sitting in Worcester County, waiting for people to notice that living here doesn’t require selling a kidney. Let’s start with the basics,...

Athol, MA · 13d

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YOUR VIEW: Canty speech ‘disrespectful, demeaning and judgmental’

Along with other residents of West Plymouth, I attended the Select Board meeting on November 10, 2026. I live very close to the huge 392-apartment, 40B proposal by developer Rick Vayo, which the Select Board summarily voted to approve on a fast track, and to send a prepared Memorandum of Agreement and Support letter to the state housing agency, with no residents of the area present at the meeting.

Plymouth, MA · 2d

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Staying in the Family Home After 62: A Massachusetts Guide to Using Home Equity

A family home can be difficult to imagine leaving. It may have the kitchen where everyone gathers and a garden built over many summers, with familiar neighbors nearby. For a Massachusetts homeowner living on retirement income, those connections can carry real weight. Staying also brings expenses. A homeowner in Worcester...

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For buyers who stay 15 years, Cape Cod nonprofit condo lottery offers extra boost in home value

A homeownership lottery now open on Cape Cod could give owners an extraordinary boost in their home equity if they stay in the home at least 15 years. The Cape-based nonprofit group Housing Assistance has built 50 condominiums in Hyannis, of which 46 will be sold below market value to middle-income buyers.

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 22h

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After five years: A look at how the MBTA Communities Act is playing out

Reporters from local newsrooms look at what the state’s multifamily zoning law has delivered in Lexington, Cambridge, Arlington, Belmont and Waltham — and where it hasn’t. While driving through just about any Boston suburb these days — or better yet, riding the MBTA bus, commuter rail or...

Lexington, MA · 2d

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‘Give me a break’: Negotiations for apartments behind Dairy Queen heat up

Frustration boiled over in a discussion about apartments proposed behind Dairy Queen after an Edgartown official accused the developers of not providing information needed to finalize an agreement that could mean the project’s approval. The Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) continued its review of a project called Housing Behind the...

Edgartown, MA · 17h

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Not One Single Massachusetts City Placed In The Top 100 For Rent Affordability

WalletHub published a study that looks at the most affordable cities when it comes to paying rent, and the results might surprise you.

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NeighborWorks Housing Solutions cuts ribbon at Campello Crossing

Brockton, MA NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (NHS) celebrated the ribbon cutting of Campello Crossing on Thursday, October 15, marking an exciting milestone in the continued revitalization of the city. Community leaders, elected officials, development partners, and supporters gathered at 1200 Montello St. to celebrate the completion of this transformative mixed-use development.

Brockton, MA · 1d

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Boston is among the least pet-friendly cities for renters, new Zillow report shows

Advocates at the (MSPCA) say the reality in the state is much less welcoming for pet-owners than even this survey implies. Boston often ranks as a top city by many measures, but according to a recent analysis of Zillow’s rental listings, it’s near the bottom when it comes to being pet-friendly.

Boston, MA · 1d

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Owner seeks zoning that would transform former Muzi site

Since the shuttering of the Muzi auto dealership five years ago this month, the 10-acre parcel at 557 Highland Ave. has had more sightings of coyotes than it has of construction workers. The owners of the vacant property hope to change that scenario by bringing a zoning package to Town...

Needham, MA · 2d

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Boston Mayor Wu Scales Back Affordable Housing Mandates to Revive Stalled Construction

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday unveiled a package of reforms to the city's Inclusionary Development Policy designed to ease the financial pressure crushing the multifamily pipeline — without altering the percentage of income-restricted units developers must include in new buildings. The five-part proposal would temporarily raise the minimum...

Boston, MA · 3d

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Boston area population growth slowed dramatically last year, report finds

Fewer people are moving to the Boston area while homes in the region remain "extremely expensive," a report released this week finds.

Boston, MA · 1d

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FM to send workers to Massachusetts as part of HQ relocation

Downtown Providence isn’t the only target destination for FM’s planned departure from Johnston. The global insurance company, formerly known as FM Global, is also sending an unspecified number of local workers to Massachusetts as part of a regional approach that includes facilities in Norwood and Boston, the company confirmed in a statement to Rhode Island […]

Johnston, RI · 17h

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Short-Term Rental Regulations Headline Oak Bluffs Special Town Meeting

Voters in Oak Bluffs could put new regulations on short-term rentals at a special town meeting next month. The proposed bylaw, one of 12 articles at the Dec. 1 special town meeting at the high school performing arts center, seeks to codify the lucrative rental industry hosted on platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo in the zoning regulations while also imposing restrictions on owners who rent their properties.

Oak Bluffs, MA · 1d