10 Jan, 2025

May 22 Financial News: Housing Markets Down 40%+, TruFlation, Next 4 Months Key, Fed Pause or Pivot

May 22 Financial News: Housing Markets Down 40%+, TruFlation, Next 4 Months Key, Fed Pause or Pivot – Arizona Digital News Home REAL ESTATE May 22 Financial News: Housing Markets Down 40%+, TruFlation, Next 4 Months Key, Fed Pause or Pivot Originally posted […]

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Mass. residents are concerned about housing. Here’s what they think should be done about it, according to poll

Politics Many Massachusetts residents agree: Housing is a problem in the commonwealth. But they also agreed on some measures to fix it. At the Jefferson Park apartments in Cambridge, the complex has undergone demolition, and will be redeveloped under the city’s affordable housing law. David L Ryan/Boston Globe Housing is a major issue in Massachusetts, […]

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Chug chug chug? Nah. Student desire for booze-free housing growing at local colleges.

The Boston Globe There is increasing interest in substance-free living at Boston-area colleges in recent years, including at Tufts University. Tufts student Nick Dahlen (middle) and fellow students attended a dedication reception in the new substance-free housing at Simpson House, where he is staying. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff By Hilary Burns, The Boston Globe updated on […]

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Cambridge passes new affordable housing rules, paving the way for taller buildings

The Boston Globe The amendments, which passed the council on a 6-3 vote, mark one of the more ambitious local efforts to address the affordable housing crisis in Massachusetts. The site of the Jefferson Park public housing complex, which will be redeveloped through Cambridge’s Affordable Housing Overlay. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff By Andrew Brinker, The […]

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As home costs soar, Massachusetts governor unveils $4B proposal to build and preserve housing

Politics Healey said the legislation, if approved by lawmakers, would be the largest housing investment in state history and create tens of thousands of new homes. Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey talks about a proposed tax relief packages, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Statehouse in Boston. APAP Photo/Steve LeBlanc, File By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated […]

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Slavery reparations in Amherst could include funding for youth programs and housing

Local News The council Monday night will consider a report from the town’s African Heritage Reparation Assembly on how those funds should be spent. By MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press October 16, 2023 | 2:37 PM BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts college town that established one of the nation’s first reparation funds for Black residents is […]

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Coming soon: Beyond the Gilded Gate, a Boston Globe Spotlight Report into Massachusetts’ housing crisis

Coming soon:A Boston Globe Spotlight Reportinto the Massachusetts housing crisis Single-family home price index 010x8x6x4x2x12x1980198519901995200020052010201520202023Base 1980 US Massachusetts New York Washington California Hawaii US Massachusetts From 1980, 6x higher From 1980, 11x higher Home prices have risen nationwide, particularly since the pandemic. By one measure, the cost of a home is now six times higher […]

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Affordable housing in the Seaport? That’s the plan.

The Boston Globe Massport has tapped a Boston-based developer to build a 200-unit, income-restricted apartment building on a Massport site on D Street. Massport designated a team led by The Community Builders to develop a 200-unit apartment tower off D Street in the Seaport. All units would be income-restricted, a first for the pricey neighborhood. […]

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