March 10, 2010 | Updated 3:38pm



Mar. 08 Issue

Inside B&T

Life Insurance Helping Nab Bank Customers

Community banks have been crowing that more customers have been steadily streaming in the doors...

Developers Float Filene’s Phasing Plan

Work at the stalled Filene’s redevelopment project could resume well before Boston’s wounded...

Uncertain 40R Funding Has Towns Gun-Shy

Five years after its initial passage, the state’s Chapter 40R affordable housing statute has...

State Agencies’ Braking Actions Could Break Delicate Housing Recovery

When it comes to new housing construction, it’s not just banks and private lenders that are...

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Blogs

Housing Scene

What Kind Of Home Can $24.5M Buy?

Weston has no shortage of ritzy properties, but a press release that I came across announcing the listing of $24.5 million estate got my attention.

Deals & Developments

Development Industry’s Plight Seen In Beacon Hill Proposals

By Scott Van Voorhis

In normal times, developers push hard to get local and state approvals as fast as possible. Time is money and delays in construction can prove costly.


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Current News

Geithner Vows To Continue Financial Stabilization

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday said the Obama administration's strategy to halt recession and contain the financial crisis has been effective, but vowed to continue stabilization efforts.

Arbor Closes $1.4M Loan For Hyde Park Apartments

A 16-unit complex known as Pyramid Apartments in Hyde Park has received a $1.4 million Fannie Mae loan from Arbor Commercial Funding, a subsidiary of Arbor Commercial Mortgage LLC of Uniondale, N.Y.

Bay State Mortgage Rates Decline From A Week Ago

The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage in the state dropped to 4.79 percent last week, down from 4.9 percent the prior week, according to online mortgage tracker Zillow.

MassMutual To Provide Retirement Plans For Conn. Nonprofit

Springfield-based MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has been selected by the Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc. (TVCCA) to provide its retirement plans.

Become A ‘Fan’ Of Barre Savings Bank, Help Donate To Local Schools

Barre Savings Bank has donated $2 for each new Facebook fan who signed up as of last month to a local school and an educational foundation.

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Foreclosure Activity Easing?

The Warren Group CEO Timothy M. Warren talks about the good news regarding January foreclosure activity in Massachusetts.

Jan. Home Prices Rise

The median price for single-family homes and condos rose in January. Listen in to hear whether The Warren Group CEO Timothy M. Warren Jr. thinks this will continue.

Mass Family Business

This edition of Mass. Family Business explores the ups and downs of running a business with a significant other. Click here for more.


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Dollars For Smart Growth
Will Chapter 40R supporters secure a more permanent funding source?

  • Yes, the bill to funnel income tax revenue to the smart growth fund will be approved.
  • No, the bill won't pass they should think of another idea.
  • They will eventually, but it will take time.

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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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