Boston ranks 16th among the 20 most populous U.S metros for new apartment construction.

Over the next two years, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation, in partnership with Bank of America, will issue a total of $300,000 to these and other local organizations serving Boston.

Eighteen of the residences would be classified as affordable, while the remainder would be market rate.

The Bay State earned excellent marks for emotional and physical well-being, thanks in part to the state’s excellent healthcare offerings.

Western Springs, Illinois took first place, while Massachusetts’ own Lexington and Winchester placed second and third.

The project was the first to use the city’s Downtown Residential Conversion Incentive Program, which encourages developers to convert office buildings into residences.

Boston’s low student-to-teacher ratio (11:1) empowers teachers to provide excellent education to students. Plus, Boston spends more annually per student than any other city in the nation, at $30,388.

If approved by voters, the initiative would cap yearly rent increases at 5% or the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower.

SHORE-UP will support the over 10,000 older adults on the Boston Housing Authority’s affordable housing waitlist by providing financial support towards rent payments until placement.

Nationwide, survey respondents good cited weather, low crime and affordability as the most desirable qualities for a city to have.

Located at 344-350 Washington St., the six-story development will replace an existing structure set for demolition.

Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards totalling $15 million will fund the development projects.

POAH plans to maintain the property’s architectural integrity and restore its historical exterior facades.

The change requires landlords to clearly disclose the total price of a product prior to collecting personal information from potential tenants.

A July inventory boost, coupled with cooling prices and choosier buyers, may signal stability for the Cape Cod real estate market, according to preliminary data released by the Cape Cod and Islands Association of REALTORS® (CCIAOR).

Lynn took second place, behind Manchester, New Hampshire. Homes in the Boston suburb typically entered pending just ten days after listing, according to Zillow.