14 Aug Boston Globe Op-Ed: Four steps the new housing secretary should take

Posted at 16:49h in In the News, In the News 2023

These steps would help thousands of residents secure affordable housing. By Steven Farrell,  August 14, 2023 Boston Globe As Ed Augustus settles in as the secretary of the newly formed Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, it is important to draw attention to priorities other than those...

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26 Jul NBC10 Boston: ‘You have to have an edge’: How to navigate the tight rental market in the Boston area

Posted at 15:49h in In the News, In the News 2023

The Boston metro area has some of the highest rents in the country, paired with some of the lowest vacancy rates. Two local experts joined us on "How it Works" to talk about best practices for your rental search and what you can do to...

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10 Jul Boston Globe: ‘A nightmare of epic proportions’: Thousands of Mass. residents languish on subsidized housing wait lists

Posted at 12:17h in In the News, In the News 2023

The Globe talked to three residents about their years-long journey to find an affordable place to call home.  By Diti Kohli,  July 7, 2023  Boston Globe On the surface, they do not appear to have all that much in common. Laura Livingston works full time and lives with her baby in...

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21 Apr Boston Business Journal: How can Gov. Healey make Mass. less pricey? Housing advocates weigh in

Posted at 16:57h in In the News, In the News 2023

Boston Business Journal By Grant Welker  –  Projects Reporter, Boston Business Journal  Homeowners and renters alike know how expensive it is to live in the Boston area. High interest rates have helped keep prices in check, but expensive new construction and a tight inventory continue to boost costs.  The Boston area...

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