It’s the end of the week again (or is it the start of a new one?), so here is my weekly round of the most interesting real estate stories in the Boston area, as well as some national stories that caught my attention. We’ll be doing this every week, so head over here to get your Boston real estate news fix.
“The project will revitalize a large vacant parcel in the South End, bringing life and vitality to a blighted area,” Normandy said in the BRA filing.”
“The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is finalizing a deal to take by eminent domain land in Boston’s Seaport District where it wants to build hundreds of hotel rooms, the first step toward a massive expansion of the sprawling convention complex”
“Suffolk Construction has been selected to manage construction on the 20-story, 258,000 square-foot Boston Wharf Tower project.”
“This company has done their due diligence and know they can fill the hotel,” said Donna DePrisco, owner of DePrisco Jewelers.”
“The Langham, Boston, is in the final stages of an extensive renovation to the property’s 6,000-square-foot lobby, which includes a new entrance, reception area and dining enclave.”
“Home prices hit a bottom and are finally bouncing back, according to an industry report released Tuesday.”
Single Family Rentals Ignite Management Boom
“The explosion of single family rental houses bought my investors and rented to a single tenant is creating a new category of property management companies to serve them.”