Cityside Insights
Insights
Construction and Boston real estate, from the people building in it.
One Number Is Hiding Two Markets in Greater Boston
A record Greater Boston median and a statewide market where one in five listings still gets cut are happening at once. The average hides a fractured market, and the split is the real story of the summer.
Read → ConstructionWhere Tariff Costs Actually Land on a 2026 Construction Budget
Steel sits at 50% and imported cabinets at 25%. Here’s the lay of the land on 2026 tariffs and where it actually shows up on a Boston build.
Read → CommercialCommercial Construction in Boston: A Guide for Developers and Business Owners
A practical guide for owners and developers planning a Boston build-out, from Article 80 and permits to landlord coordination and opening on time.
Read → ConstructionLuxury Home Additions in Boston: What to Know Before Expanding Your Space
A Boston addition is rarely just added square footage. Here is what to understand about zoning, structure, and older homes before you build.
Read → ConstructionBuilding in Boston’s Historic Neighborhoods: What Homeowners Need to Know
Building in Beacon Hill, Back Bay, or the South End means working inside historic-district rules. Here is how to plan for them, not around them.
Read → ConstructionEssential Permitting Tips in Boston: What to Know Before You Build in 2026
Permits are where Boston renovation timelines slip. Here is what homeowners need to know before the first wall comes down in 2026.
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