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.

The rate of home-price appreciation slowed to just over half the rate of inflation in July, Cotality noted. 

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.

Despite the decrease in borrowing costs, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index showed a decrease in mortgage applications in the week ended Aug. 29. 

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.

Despite a slowdown in single-family construction activity, newly built homes are becoming increasingly accessible to American buyers, in terms of both availability and affordability. According to data from the New-Construction Insights report released by Realtor.com, in the second quarter

Signed contracts declined despite lower interest rates and improved affordability and inventory, the National Association of REALTORS® said.   

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

This former Masonic lodge in Little Falls, New York, was once a meeting place for a local chapter of the Freemasons.

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