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Rates of homeownership are still drawn upon racial lines, study finds

Buying a home remains a goal for many Americans. However, the road to homeownership is rockier for some than for others. A new Apartment List report reveals that the rate of homeownership in the United States varies greatly by

Housing affordability proves problematic for Boston’s low-income renters

A new study by Zillow reveals that rent growth continues to eclipse income growth for Boston’s lowest-income residents. The report – which considered both multifamily rent prices and U.S. Census data – concluded that even the cheapest apartments in

New list ranks Boston’s top public schools

Boston is known for its top-notch universities, but its primary and secondary educational institutions are nothing to scoff at. In fact, a recent WalletHub study found that Massachusetts has the country’s best public school system. Boston magazine recently listed

Massachusetts unveils initiative to increase housing

Nearly 2,000 housing units will be constructed, rehabilitated and preserved under a new initiative recently announced by Gov. Charlie Baker. The $72 million plan will include housing subsidy funds and state and federal tax credits to 25 projects in

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Nonresidential construction in Boston continues to grow, report finds

Though it may be causing headaches for residents, the recent surge of construction starts in Boston’s metropolitan area shows no immediate sign of slowing. A new Dodge Data & Analytics report reveals a startling uptick in total building starts

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Report: Boston home prices surge to record high in July

  Home prices in the Boston area grew for the fourth consecutive month, hitting a record high in July, according to a report from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors. The median price for single-family homes in greater Boston

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Redfin: Boston-area neighborhood one of country’s hottest

The Lawrence neighborhood in Medford is one of the top 10 Hottest Neighborhoods in the country, according to Redfin. The list is based on recent growth in home listing page views and favorites on Redfin.com. The median sales price of a home in

On the move: Why Boston renters are leaving in droves

Despite settling in Boston, a recent Apartment List report suggests that many of the city’s renters aren’t so settled after all. The survey – which consists of nearly 24 thousand metropolitan renters nationwide – reveals that nearly 81 percent of residents

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People are moving to Boston and staying there, report finds

Those hoping to move to Boston will undoubtedly face some serious competition during the search process — people who already live here are pretty much staying put. According to Redfin’s recent migration report, Boston ranked second for most loyal

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Affordable housing units cropping up throughout Boston

A recent report issued by the city of Boston shows that an affordable housing policy put in place in 2000 is having significant positive effects around the city. Since then, more than 400 affordable housing units have been added in

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Boston has some of the highest hidden homeownership costs in the country, report says

Potential buyers often judge a home’s affordability by looking at list price or mortgage rate alone. However, it’s crucial to take additional, more overlooked costs into consideration before purchasing a property. According to a recent Zillow report, Boston has some

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Boston home prices continue to increase in June

According to the CoreLogic June Home Price Index, home prices in Boston have increased on both a year-over-year and month-over-month basis. From June 2016 to June 2017, home prices saw a 6.6 percent increase in the MSA and a 0.5

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Massachusetts tops list of best public school systems

A recent WalletHub study of the best and worst public school systems found Massachusetts at No. 1 overall, coming in on top for safety, quality, and math and reading scores. The state’s total score was 78.16, far outpacing the list’s No.

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Applications now open for Boston’s largest workforce, affordable housing development

Those hoping to snag property in Boston’s competitive and pricey market might be in luck. According to a recent Curbed report, developer Related Beal has opened applications for an assortment of new workforce and affordable housing units in the

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Boston’s total construction rose in June, residential inventory still lagging

Boston’s construction starts rose last month overall, according to recent data from Dodge Data & Analytics. Despite this increase, however, Boston still lacks inventory when it comes to residential construction. The report considered all June 2017 construction starts in the

Boston home sales cooled slightly in June, reports says

Boston home sales remained relatively steady in June despite growing sales competition and lack of inventory. In fact, both single-family homes and condos actually saw a slight dip in sales year-over-year following a similar pattern in May, according to