Massachusetts housing market sees robust spring
June saw more closed sales, more new listings and lower prices for single-family homes, according to a report from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
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His public housing building’s elevator was broken, so a disabled veteran slept outside
Stevie Wheels said he feels unsafe on the sixth floor of his building, where the elevators have broken multiple times. -
‘Granny unit’ law ‘a strong start’ but local rules cause delays, raise costs, report finds
The state’s ADU zoning reform achieved “more in one year than 50 years of local reform did” — but confusing town-by-town rules need to be clarified. -
Boston Housing Authority faces ‘rare’ fine from state board after years of elevator issues
Disability advocate Michael Muehe says the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board only issues fines in “the most egregious cases.” -
Building Hyannis: Apartment and condo construction may transform downtown
Barnstable Town Planner James Kupfer says they're noticing "a lot of interest in Hyannis where there wasn't prior." -
Rent control: The governor says no. Boston’s mayor says yes. It could be up to voters.
Supporters say it protects tenants. Critics warn it could backfire. With state leaders split, we break down why rent control is so controversial and what voters should know on GBH's All Things Considered.
Priced Out
Competition for housing has driven up home prices to record levels across Massachusetts. Some of the biggest gains have happened in communities where residents can least afford to pay more. GBH News is exploring the impact in the series Priced Out: The fight for housing in Massachusetts.
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AG Campbell sues 9 towns for noncompliance with MBTA Act
The communities have so far refused to rezone in accordance with the 2021 law, intended to boost housing production near MBTA stations. -
Keeping private rentals cheaper is key to Mass. housing crisis, new report says
For years, Massachusetts has been losing “naturally occurring” private market affordable housing. -
The rental market is cooling in Worcester, but not for everyone
The slowdown follows the construction of new apartment buildings around the city's downtown. -
Feds investigate Boston’s housing policies for discrimination against white people
The Boston mayor’s office pushed back, calling it an ‘unhinged attack’ from Washington. -
Boston Housing Authority delays funds to Section 8 landlords after lag in federal funding
BHA is only releasing 25 percent of December landlord payment, remaining balance will be issued upon receipt of federal government funding
