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Liberty Square office building to be converted into housing

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has approved a Liberty Square project that will convert the office building into residences.

Gov. Healey announces $158M in funding for affordable housing developments statewide

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced a $158 million investment in low-income housing tax credits and subsidies for more than a dozen affordable housing projects across Massachusetts.

Massachusetts January median home, condo prices hit record highs

January’s median single-family home price reached a new all-time high for the month, according to the Warren Group’s January market report.

Boston named one of the best state capitals to live in

Boston has been named one of the top state capitals to live in, according to WalletHub’s 2025’s Best State Capitals to Live In report.

Massachusetts housing market off to a strong start to the year

The Massachusetts housing market had a strong start to the new year as closed sales in the Bay State rose year over year for the fourth consecutive month.

Kraft outlines housing plan to give relief to renters, support first-time homebuyers

Under his proposal, mayoral hopeful Josh Kraft wants to streamline the process for building homes.

Cambridge City Council eliminates single-family zoning

Exclusionary zoning has ended in Cambridge after city councilors passed an ordinance that eliminates single-family zoning throughout the city.   

Greater Boston’s office-to-apartment conversions to increase 160%

Greater Boston has 1,167 office-to-apartment conversions on tap for 2025, No. 19 among U.S. metro areas.

Boston named one of the best cities in America for 2025

Time Out magazine has named Boston one of the top cities in America

Massachusetts needs 220,000 more housing units by 2035 to stay competitive, lower costs

A new report from Gov. Maura Healey’s office finds the state needs to increase its housing supply by at least 220,000 units between now and 2035 to stay competitive and lower housing costs. 

Housing top priority for mayoral hopeful Josh Kraft

Josh Kraft officially entered the Boston mayor’s race this week, and housing is a key initiative of his campaign.

New multi-family housing project approved in Brighton

The 250 Everett St. project will transform what is currently a parking lot and office space into a six-story residential building with 240 units.

Boston’s new zoning amendment requires net zero carbon for new buildings

New buildings in Boston will be required to achieve net zero carbon emission standards before opening due to a new zoning amendment.

Touchstone Closing announces three new attorneys join firm

Three new attorneys have joined Touchstone Closing, the company announced this week.

Boston Housing Scorecard: Inventory, existing home sales rise in January

Meanwhile, pending home sales and builder confidence were up nationally in January.

Roxbury’s Drexel Village project to bring income-restricted housing to public land

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has approved a new project that will build income-restricted housing on public land in Roxbury.

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