Housing

The controversial MBTA Communities Act has generated legal action and plenty of hand-wringing around Beacon Hill, but a new poll found voters are more likely to support the zoning reform measure than oppose it. An even 50% of likely voters think the law enacted in 2021 is “good policy,” compared to 31% who called it “bad policy,” a 19-point difference,…

It felt like forever for Cara Judd to find her forever home after she sold her small condo during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I got really excited until I started looking around and was devastated by what my options were,” Judd said. “I have a really good job, I had been saving money for a while, it is just me, so…

The Affordable Housing Act allows for accessory dwelling units across Massachusetts.

A historic former Catholic church is being converted into brand new condos in Boston’s Bay Village neighborhood. Originally built in the late 19th century, the Our Lady of Victories Church on Isabella Street has stood empty for years. Now, it’s being converted into 18 condo units, billed La Victoire. “The trick with these kinds of projects is that they...

See how a historic Catholic church in the Bay Village section of Boston will soon become brand new housing, while keeping the church’s legacy intact.

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Despite owing thousands of dollars to victims and tallying at least 16 evictions on their record, a husband and wife have escaped any serious consequences for a pattern of behavior that includes bouncing checks and providing false documents to live rent-free in Massachusetts for the past two decades. So why have the Callahans, who are known in housing circles as…

An NBC10 investigation found a husband and wife have defrauded small property owners in Massachusetts for thousands of dollars, lived in homes rent-free, and have been seemingly getting away with it for the past two decades. Instead of crimes, the tactics used by the “professional tenants” have been viewed as matters for housing court.

The largest housing bill in Massachusetts history, the Affordable Homes Act, was signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey. Here’s how it’s meant to help ease the state’s housing crunch.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is set to sign off on legislation aimed at helping to address the state’s housing woes.

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So many of us have had to deal with skyrocketing rent, or bidding wars for homes. New legislation is being touted as a $5 billion investment in tackling the commonwealth’s housing issue. It’s called the Affordable Homes Act, and it’s the largest housing bill in Massachusetts history. The hope is it will both increase housing production and improve the...

An NBC10 investigation found a husband and wife have defrauded small property owners for thousands of dollars, lived in homes rent free, and have been seemingly getting away with it for the past two decades. In housing circles, they are known as “professional tenants” because they make a living by scamming landlords. Some of those landlords are sharing their stories….

We all know how hard it can be to find an affordable place to live in Massachusetts. But what if someone just decides not to pay rent? Once the landlord pursues an eviction, the tenants delay the legal process as long as possible with last-second motions and other tactics. When they finally get kicked out, the cycle simply repeats for…

“Professional tenants” is a term used in housing circles for those who have figured out how to game a system in Massachusetts, a state with a national reputation for being pro-tenant.

You aren’t wasting money by renting, says self-made millionaire. In fact, it can be a smarter financial move than buying.

Homes are getting less affordable for buyers all over the country — including in places where the 2024 presidential race could be decided.

ApartmentAdvisor analyzed 98 major cities across the U.S. to rank the most renter-friendly.

One in five Bay Staters envisions themselves leaving Massachusetts for another state within the next five years, according to a new poll that found a sizable majority of residents burdened by high housing costs. More than seven in 10 residents surveyed by the MassINC Polling Group said the amount they pay on housing each month is “somewhat of a burden”…

Experts are warning that empty office space in Boston, brought on by the pandemic, could create financial problems for the city. NBC10 Boston went inside a past project that could be used as a model to revive Downtown Boston. The Godfrey Hotel project completed in 2016 was ahead of its time. The space was once an old historic office building…

In August 2023, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency as a historic influx of migrants sought out help from the Commonwealth’s strained shelter system. Massachusetts is the only state in the country with a “right-to-shelter” law, which guarantees homeless families access to emergency shelter. In June, Healey sent state officials down to the southern border to emphasize…

While one expert points to signs of improvement in the housing market, others say more listings and lower interest rates won’t counteract higher home prices.