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Issue of May 7, 2007

Dropping a Dime
By Amy Wyeth
As Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration prepares to file a bill that would criminalize mortgage fraud, a Massachusetts trade association is asking its members to report on incidents of fraud within their ranks.

Residents Say Tower Plans Not So Grand
By Thomas Grillo
Fearing “Animal House”-style antics that would disrupt their neighborhood, local residents are opposing a plan for a 34-story dormitory near Boston’s Symphony Hall.

Redfin Dips Its Toes in Boston Market
By Aglaia Pikounis
The expansion of online real estate brokerages into the Boston area is causing a few ripples.

Governor’s Request Puts Halt To Some Foreclosure Auctions
By Amy Wyeth
In an action hailed as “unprecedented,” the state Division of Banks last Monday began asking lenders of home loans in default to stop foreclosure auctions for homeowners who file a complaint with the agency.

Survey: Abundance of Capital Feeding Demand for Property
By Thomas Grillo
No deal is too big. That’s the finding of a survey that said 10 years of cautious optimism has given way to exuberance as plentiful capital has fed an unquenchable demand for commercial real estate.

Realtor Group Revives Efforts To Help Uninsured Members
By Aglaia Pikounis
Two months before a universal health care law takes effect in Massachusetts, the state’s Realtor association is resuscitating efforts to help uninsured members.

Firm’s Values Go Hand in Hand With Partner’s Approach
By Amy Wyeth
A big name in Massachusetts’ mortgage lending business is settling into his job – and he thinks he’s found the perfect fit.

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