Judge turns back challenge to MBTA housing law
Several Massachusetts towns sued, arguing the law is unenforcable because it is an unfunded mandate.
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Renters can now petition to seal their eviction records in Massachusetts
State Sen. Lydia Edwards said the law is about "recognizing that one tough chapter shouldn’t define a person’s future." -
Real estate market’s still steady this spring despite cautious buyers
The real estate market in Greater Boston is staying steady amid a turbulent economy fueled by trade wars, federal funding cuts and a volatile stock market. -
Massachusetts homebuilders brace for tariffs to raise costs and slow housing production
Rising costs for construction materials could make it harder to address Massachusetts’ affordable housing shortage. -
Mass. antidiscrimination agency initiated first complaint since 2018
Training, $8,000 donation resolve case involving would-be tenant with emotional support dog. -
New Jamaica Plain housing project supports people coming out of homelessness
Largest permanent supportive housing project in Boston comes online.
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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Why some Mass. homeowners got sticker shock over new property tax bills
There are "no villains and few heroes" when it comes to property taxes, Secretary of State Bill Galvin said. -
What's at stake as Needham votes on Mass. housing law?
Greg Reibman of the Charles River Regional Chamber says the zoning changes from the law would help with the housing crunch, along with boosts for local shops and restaurants. -
Renters wouldn’t automatically pay broker fees in Mass. anymore under governor’s new proposal
Maura Healey’s plan could save renters thousands of dollars, but doesn't come as a surprise. -
Boston, Cambridge and Somerville councilors join forces to reform broker fees
Brokers are usually hired by landlords, but in Massachusetts, tenants often end up paying for the service. -
Advocates implore Healey to veto shield for Roxbury nonprofit accused of predatory lending
BlueHub Capital CEO Elyse Cherry says they help people who would otherwise be out of a home.
