January 27, 2012 | Updated 1:42pm

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Inside B&T

For Seaport Square, The Future Is Now

For John Hynes, one of Boston’s boldest developers, it is fast becoming time to either put up...

New Brokerage Renews Self-Serve Vs. Full-Serve Debate

Despite some evidence to the contrary, Ben Chudnovskiy still thinks there’s money to be made...

Landlords, Tenants Signing More Green Leases

It’s 2012, and if nothing else that means business dealings heretofore unimaginable in...

FHLBB Lets Recent Performance Speak For Itself

Despite what appears to be a much improved outlook for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, a...

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What’s Hot? Try Tourism, Marketing and Manufacturing

By Scott Van Voorhis

The Fed just released its latest Beige Book on the state of the Greater Boston economy. It makes for a pretty interesting read. Right now tourism, consulting and manufacturing (as in high-tech stuff, not widgets) are what’s hot.


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Coakley To Join Justice Dept. In Probe Of Mortgage-Backed Securities

Federal and state law enforcement officials, including Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, announced Friday they have launched a fraud-fighting initiative to root out wrongdoing in the market for residential mortgage-backed securities.

EBSB Pays $35K Fine To Clear FDIC Allegations

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has fined East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) $35,000 in a consent order resulting from allegations of unfair and deceptive practices.

First Commons Bank Continues Asset Growth

Newton-based First Commons Bank said it finished 2011 with $168 million in assets, an increase of $58 million over the same time a year ago as it continues its efforts to achieve consistent profitability.

Geithner Says Europe Bailout Fund Should Be Bigger

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner pressed Europe on Friday to boost its bailout fund resources, citing the euro zone debt crisis and oil prices as the two main factors influencing the pace of the United States' economic upturn.

Wellesley Bank Parent Co. Completes Mutual To Stock Conversion

By Matt Brown

Wellesley Bancorp Inc., the stock holding company for Wellesley Bank, has completed its mutual-to-stock conversion and public stock offering.

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Rising Foreclosures: A Good Thing?

What does an increase in foreclosures mean for the Bay State housing market? The Warren Group CEO Timothy M. Warren Jr. explains how this increase could actually help the market.

Appearances Aren't Everything

Despite a rise in home sales, The Warren Group CEO Timothy M. Warren Jr. says there is no getting around the fact that the market is still slow.

Mass. Family Business

This issue highlights families leading the charge in the rebound of local agriculture. Also, the 2011 Family Business Award winners are revealed.


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Can the discount brokerage model still be successful in today's market?

  • Absolutely - homebuyers are doing more of their own work than ever, and only need help with details.
  • Probably - Yes, homebuyers do a lot of the work themselves, but there are still overhead concerns.
  • Probably not - Homeowners can do all the work they want, but commissions motivate agents.
  • No way - Overhead and compliance costs are too high, and talented agents need to get paid big money.

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Click here to listen to The Warren Group's CEO Timothy Warren Jr. offer his take on the strong past few months and where we might be headed.

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