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.
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Boston Housing Authority failed to meet safety requirements, federal investigators say
The report said BHA lacked sufficient staffing to inspect units and address needed repairs in a timely manner. -
Climate change drives new storm: Vineyarders consider leaving island over home insurance hikes
Locals share personal tales and agonizing choices tied to a worsening home insurance crisis in coastal Massachusetts. -
To fix Massachusetts’ housing crisis, we need to build. Here’s why that's hard.
Reasons why there’s a housing shortage? It takes a lot of time, people and money to create a new apartment building. -
Empty apartments across Massachusetts could be key to solving housing crisis
It’s usually a lot cheaper to put vacant housing units back on the market than to build new ones. -
Healey administration announces housing plan to lower costs, add supply
The plan anticipates expanding housing by 220,000 units.
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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Massachusetts home sales spiked 7% in April. Could it be a good sign?
The uptick marks the largest year-over-year increase since June 2021, according to a new report from the real estate research firm the Warren Group. -
Cambridge moves toward elimination of single family–only zoning
City's housing committee to draft zoning changes intended to encourage more apartment buildings and affordable housing options. -
New loan program will help Massachusetts homeowners go green
Loans of up to $100,000 will be available for projects that cut a home’s energy usage by 20%, including heat pumps, rooftop solar panels and more. -
'I'm not trying to stop the water': Some homeowners let floodwaters in, but most try to keep it out
With more precipitation in New England — and more intense storms — property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. But for some, the best choices may seem counterintuitive. -
Worcester public housing community receives high inspection score, despite complaints
The inspection in early March came as multiple Massachusetts agencies continued to look into complaints of improper living and working conditions at complexes run by the Worcester Housing Authority.
