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Nantucket Voters Reject Proposal to Limit Short-Term Rentals
Nantucket voters on Saturday rejected a proposal to limit short term rentals on the famous vacation island, opponents of the measure said. The Alliance to Protect Nantucket’s Economy said the measure was defeated on a vote of 625 to 297 at Nantucket’s annual town meeting, held outside the island’s elementary school. ACK NOW, the group that proposed the limits,...
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People Are Moving to Maine in Record Numbers; Renters and Buyers Are Struggling
Rankings on two websites suggest a record number of people are interested in moving to Maine, with demand for housing in some cities surging during the pandemic. Based on an analysis of its 2020 data, Atlas Van Lines says 62.4% of its Maine moves were people coming into the state. That percentage is higher than in every state besides Idaho…
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Apartment Leasing Scam Concerns in Mass.
With more people relying on online apartment listings amid the coronavirus pandemic, Massachusetts’ attorney general is issuing a new warning.
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With Apartment Hunting Moving Online During Pandemic, Scam Listings Increase
The trend of people relying on online photos and videos to hunt for apartments during the pandemic is creating some attractive real estate for digital thieves. That’s according to the Massachusetts Attorney General and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, who tell the NBC10 Investigators they are warning the public about how to avoid falling victim to it. Dino...
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Cape Cod Prepares for ‘Muted Season' Amid Pandemic
Summer is going to look different on Cape Cod this year, according to folks in the lodging industry. “I think a lot of people are referring to it as a muted season and I think that’s a very good way of explaining it,” said Maggie Kulbokas of Kinlin Grover Vacation Rentals. The company is preparing for Phase 2 of Massachusetts…
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Cape Cod Summer Rentals Prepare to Reopen
Rental companies are getting ready for Phase 2 of Gov. Charlie Baker’s reopening plan, anticipating a slower season with new regulations.