If you’re in real estate in Boston, climate policy is no longer something happening around you, it’s happening to you. And whether you’re breaking ground or managing an existing asset, the rules just changed.

Our Founder and Managing Partner, Zeina Talje, was recently quoted in the Boston Business Journal, weighing in on how tariffs, Net Zero requirements, and affordable housing mandates are impacting the cost of development in the Boston area.

Buildings are responsible for a significant share of energy consumption and carbon emissions. Residential and commercial buildings in the U.S. account for approximately 25% of all energy usage while the remaining 75% is split between the transportation and industrial sectors.

Real estate isn’t just about buildings—it’s about people. And when women shape the places we live, work, and gather, those spaces are stronger, more inclusive, and more vibrant. So why are there so few women at the table?

Greater Boston real estate professionals of color say the problem is most acute early in the development process.

Real estate lags other industries when it comes to innovation. Yet a real need to adapt to new demands following the pandemic, along with a significant influx of capital into real estate from investors looking to hedge against inflation, is accelerating change.

As the city of Boston strives to reach its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, it might look to 52 Fisher Ave, in Mission Hill for a how-to guide. The six-unit condominium project utilized a solar straw and Passive House construction techniques to target Net Zero energy standards.

In Boston, two new high-performance condo developments—one pursuing Passive House Institute Low Energy Building certification—are hitting the market this month, affording first-time homebuyers a rare chance to move into a comfortable, efficient, and well-ventilated home.