The following is the text of the Federal Reserve Board’s First District-- Boston. FIRST DISTRICT - BOSTON Reports from business contacts in the First District reflect a growing economy, although the pace of growth appears to be somewhat slower than in the last round. Retailers cite mixed sales results, manufacturers note slow growth, and software and IT services firms report disappointing results. By contrast, staffing firms are seeing a pick-up in growth. Commercial real estate contacts indicate that fundamentals remain flat, and sentiment has soured somewhat Continue reading >>>

Greater Boston's heavy concentration of multifamily housing units and college students contributes to a relatively low homeownership rate of 61.3 percent. G. Scott Thomas Email In a nod to Massachusetts' heavy concentration of colleges and multifamily housing units, major metros throughout the Bay State have Continue reading >>>

Greater Boston's heavy concentration of multifamily housing units and college students contributes to a relatively low homeownership rate of 61.3 percent. G. Scott Thomas Email In a nod to Massachusetts' heavy concentration of colleges and multifamily housing units, major metros throughout the Bay State have Continue reading >>>

(NECN: Peter Howe, Everett, Mass.) - Gritty, industrial corners of Greater Boston don't get much grittier or more industrial than the stretch of Route 99 along the Charlestown-Everett line, home to a scrap-metal collector, a car-shredding business, a 2,100-megawatt electric power plant, liquefied natural gas terminal, wind-powered sewage pump station, and a constant flow of 18-wheeler trucks.But after striking out with his bid for a casino across from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Las Vegas magnate Steve Wynn is looking right here – specifically, Continue reading >>>

DivcoWest has purchased 313-330 Congress streets.  Thomas Grillo Real Estate Editor- Boston Business Journal Email DivcoWest, a private real estate investment firm with offices in Boston, has closed on the purchase of four office buildings in the Hub’s Seaport District for $106.7 million. The Continue reading >>>

It takes three strikes before one is out, and so far casino development magnate Steve Wynn has only one strike against him. It appears that – after whiffing in Foxboro with Patriots owner Bob Kraft – Wynn will take his second swing at developing a Greater Boston area casino in Everett. The Revere Journal was the first to confirm on Monday with City of Everett officials that Wynn would visit Everett in the near future to discuss developing a casino on a large tract of land west of Rt. 99 – a spot also being looked at by other casino developers and has been viewed already by an employee of Continue reading >>>

This month, Boston Magazine released their list of the 50 Best Restaurants and forgot to include any of the great Hingham dining spots. Their list included restaurants from all over the Greater Boston area  but did not name a single one from Hingham. Although Alma Nove, Scarlet Oak Tavern, and Tosca have been awarded Best of Boston Awards in the past, neither of these top restaurants were recognized. In fact, not one restaurant from the South Shore made the list while many were selected from the North Shore, South End, Harvard Square and Back Bay. Do you agree with Boston Magazine?  Do you think Continue reading >>>

Get your snow tires ready. Commuters on the road tomorrow night and Wednesday morning could be slipping and sliding as snow accumulates across the region, according to the National Weather Service. The Greater Boston area can expect up to 2 inches of snow tomorrow night during the commute, depending on which way the wind blows, and trace amounts of snow the next day, forecasters say. “Boston can expect light snowfall,” said Benjamin Sipprell, a meteorologist for the NWS. “It will have some difficulty accumulating on roads, but you can’t rule out the dusting of snow on elevated surfaces Continue reading >>>

Home: News: Massage Envy: Now at Massage Envy locations in the Greater Boston area, guests will receive a free massage or facial when they purchase $200 or more in gift cards. Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 23, 2012 - Massage Envy locations in the greater Boston area are making it easy to give and receive the gift of health and wellness this holiday season. Now, those who purchase $200 or more in Massage Envy gift cards will receive a free 1-hour massage or facial in the Boston, area.* Massage Envy and Massage Envy Spa provides members and guests with upscale spa services Continue reading >>>

DivcoWest has purchased 313-330 Congress streets.  Thomas Grillo Real Estate Editor- Boston Business Journal Email DivcoWest, a private real estate investment firm with offices in Boston, has closed on the purchase of four office buildings in the Hub’s Seaport District for $106.7 million. The Continue reading >>>